One of the funniest professors I have ever had.

Interesting topics, keeps your attention, is funny and tests are cake, no hmwrk

take home tests, just make sure oyu go to class

Kept my attention! Made hard material interesting. Funny! Can't get any better than take home tests!

Awesome guy who knows his stuff. You get take home test, which can be hard if you don't take good nots. But what more can I say? extremely helpful will meet outside of class if need be. always willing to talk and has lots of fun stories!

The class is very interesting, bring a tape recorder to class it will make a big difference for the take home test

This guy is a genius! My favorite class thus far!

hes kinda fat and has a large vocabulary, but interesting and extremely easy

you can't ask for a better teacher. he tends to over explain concepts but that's good for students who miss occasional classes. he's very nice even though he sounds like a dick in class. he likes to tell his college stories too...

His tests are take home, and very easy. I got an A in there. Although he's very opinionated, as long as you don't challenge him you'll be fine.

I just wish I had time to take another one of his classes. He's a fantastic professor and a great person- very realistic and fun. I feel lucky to have been in his section.

Probably the most interesting professor I've ever had. Tends to be opinionated. Stay on his good side. Don't argue with him in class.

This class was interesting and he gave open book, open note tests, so as long as you go to class and take notes, you will do well. This guy is very intelligent and explains the material very well. Go to class if you want to do well because tests are right out of the class notes.

Great Teacher. Smart as hell and more than willing to help. I really dont know why so many people have trouble in his class.

This teacher is a fun guy. The class material is a little hard to comprehend sometimes but he goes over everything at least twice. All tests were open book, open note so show up to class.

He knows what he's talking about! Always interested in helping his students and making sure they understand the material. He WANTS you to do well!

he was a great teacher that kept the class awake with his interest in the topics. He was eager to help whenever he can. Note taking skills are strongly needed his handwritting sucks, and test are sometimes difficult.

Great guy and very helpful. He gives good examples and goes over everything twice to make sure you get it. He has a really good sense of humor and can always wake you up regardless of how tired you get. A really great teacher. You must take him.

I have been in college for 5 years, and have never came across a teacher with more common sense and logic. I'm telling you this guy is a "today kind of teacher" I feel like he's 23 years old with the mind of a genious. Who would have thought PHI 110 would be my favorite class, it will be yours too.

If you are looking for an interesting class that is an easy A, take him. He is so funny and he made boring philosophy an interesting subject. The tests are easy if you go to class always because they are open note, open book. You have to take him for PHI 110!

Awesome teacher!! makes the subject very interesting, i was dreading taking philosophy but it ended up being my favorite class.. if you attend class and take thorough notes you will get a good grade.. definitely take Kaufman for PHI110

I can't say that this was my favorite class... I guess it was a mix of the subject matter and Dr. Kaufman's personality. He'll crack a lot of jokes, but I definitely didn't find his sense of humor that funny at all. Be prepared to take good notes since he lets you use them on the exam. Reading not a necessity. Overall an easy class.

He is very helpful during the semester. His lectures are very easy to follow. Take notes in the class because his tests are "open everything"

I was so looking forward to this class, but his attitude really ruined it for me. Every time I'd start to get into his lecture he'd start prattling on about how overqualified he is to be teaching hayseeds. In an essay I repeated word for word an argument he made in class as support and he noted that it was pointless and sophmoric. Sure was!

Dr. Kaufman is a little blunt, a little crass, and somewhat offensive, which is what makes him so funny.BUT HE KNOWS HIS STUFF!He is ALWAYS willing to do everything to help out his students.If you can't make it to office hours, he will always try to set up an appointment, even if it is on the weekend.He is teaching for the students, not himself.

He is one of the coolest prof. I have had at MSU. As long as you go to class and take good notes you will do good on his test. He gives open note note test and take homes! He can get off track but he has a good sense of humor. He does like to review alot so being late to class you wont miss much.

He is hysterical and interesting, funny and intelligent. He is NOT anti-Christian, he's just a Jew trying to make a living. Absolutely one of the best instructors I have encountered in any of the three colleges I have attended. If people were open minded, not shallow, they would have the same appreciation. Arguing with him will gain his respect!

Great teacher. He is very interesting and listens to everyone's opinions. One of the most interesting and enjoyable classes I have taken in three years and it was only good because of Kaufman. I liked him so much I am taking him next semester.

Dr. K is hilarious. His classes are pretty easy, and all tests are open book/note. So, if you go to class, pay attention and take notes, you'll be fine. And, he practically gives you all the questions to the test in the study guides. If you need a lugh and an easy A, take him!

Fun, smart, helpful, and hot. What more could you want?

Dr. Kaufman is so smart. he is cynical too which makes him funny. I failed PHI once and i took it over with him and got an A. u can use your notes on your tests. He even gave a take home test. Doesnt care at all about attendance. only downside is your only 3 grades are ur tests. really funny guy, very accomodating.

Lectures are really interesting and its always fun to listen to and the tests were open note and he was extremely helpful for anything you need. Most def recommend him as a teacher!

Excellent, if a bit confrontational.

Amazing class! I loved the books and the discussion was usually great. Only 3 take-home tests though, but you can rewrite them if necessary. He's quite arrogant--which can be annoying at times--but he is really smart , funny, and has lots of good points. He's one of those teachers who you should argue with to earn his respect. A wonderful prof!

Great teacher. He is very confrontational, but respects everyone's viewpoints and is a great guy with a ton of knowledge.

3 test...u fail one drop immediately. It seems you get an A or F. no in between I wrote four pages and quoted alot from the notes. (still wrong to him) he does not like quotations. Just put tests in your own words

i love this guy...he's hilarious. u dont have to come to glass but good luck on the tests if you dont. take great notes and you'll do great on the 3 open note tests.

This class was awesome, I normally hate T and R classes because they are so long and I have real bad A.D.D. but he kept my attention the whole time. There were 3 tests, 1 was take home, and he gave a study guide for each one, turns out his study guides are the tests, do them and you will pass, all tests are open book open note. Highly recommend!!!!

three open book, open note tests. class is fun and the notes you take are exceptionally helpful on the test. come prepared and knowing what the study guides cover and you will do fine. great class. highly recommended.

HILARIOUS! Take him! Very good conversation, easy to relate to, easy going, and very helpful. 3 tests, all open note. Tests are exactly the study guide, so do the study guide, put it in your notes, and you're good to go! I recommend taking him.

He's hillarious & the class was never boring.

One of the best lecturures that i think missouri state has to offer. the reading is hard unless you like stuff from the 1600's and aristotle. classes were awesome. he clarifyes everything in the readings with moddern day examples. OPEN NOTE TESTS! easy as long as you go to class. Would recommend anything he teaches!

I took this class during the fall semester. Dr. Kaufman is a born professor. His lectures have way of sucking you in that is amazing. Tests are open everything, he tries to do review sessions when he can. Readings kind of hard, but class clears things up. One of the funniest teachers I have had in 14 years of school. Highly recommended!

My favorite professor at MSU. Speaks clearly and always make sure you are following along. Asks for feedback and cares about what you think. You learn a lot in class, but there is never homework or busy work. Understands the difference between a highschool teacher and a professor.

He was extremely helpful. Classes were always interesting and he is pretty funny! He does whatever he can to help his students pass.

Great teacher. No bull. Go to class! Take notes! Willing to help outside of class. Made Philosophy fun. A+ for Kaufman.

Best Professor I have had this semester. Makes it interesting, gives a lot of background information so you really understand what is went on and WHY.

He was a very good teacher and funny at times. He kinda made uo words but it is definitely reccomanded to go to class or you will have no idea what he is talking about. He has all take on quizes but they are some what hard. Recommand doing them in a group.

Dude is hilarious and knows what he's talking about. Come to class everyday and take good notes and you won't have to open up a text books. ONLY 4 TESTS, AND ALL ARE TAKE HOME. NO HOMEWORK.

I hate art, but Kaufman made me like it. He's kind of in your face. oh well.

Best Professor at MSU!!

He was willing to help and made class amusing. He definately does not have a filter though.

Very nice guy who made this class more bearable, mostly. He has strong opinions about things and doesn't really give much room for argument because he tends to belittle those who have differing opinions from him. He also complains about MSU and Springfield a lot, which gets annoying. Needs to work somewhere else if he dislikes it so badly.

One of the best teachers I've ever had. Enjoys teaching and it shows. He knows what he's talking about and it's interesting to listen to.

The online course is the absolute easiest class I have ever taken in my life. This is how easy it is: watch the lectures. Copy the notes from the lecture to word(define terms that he defines), do the study guides, bring everything with you to the test, guaranteed an A. His tests are directly from the study guides in the iCourse.

The online course is the absolute easiest class I have ever taken in my life. This is how easy it is: watch the lectures. Copy the notes from the lecture to word(define terms that he defines), do the study guides, bring everything with you to the test, guaranteed an A. His tests are directly from the study guides and notes in the iCourse.

I took the i-course version and it was extremely easy to get an A. Listen to all the lectures and write down everything. He gives you study guides which are exactly like the test. I'd greatly recommend taking this professor.

Just when I thought teachers couldn't get any better. This guy knows his stuff and on top of that, he makes it interesting and is hilarious! I actually leave class and feel enlightened. As for grades, like any other class, read the material and get involved in the lecture! If you want higher education; Mr. Kaufman's got it in the bag.

Funny guy. Kinda boring but the class is easy if you just show up.

I am taking the iCourse this semester. All of the lectures are on iTunes and you must use time management in order to do well in this class. Lectures are usually 30-40 min and as long as you do at least 2-3 lectures each week, you're set. His tests are easy,but if you didn't take notes or watch the lectures you're screwed and expect to fail.

As long as you do the study guides then you should pass the course also just about all his lectures are found online.

Attendance isn't mandatory. He basically teaches everything the class period before the test, and then allows you to use your notes and study guide when taking the test.

Mr. Kaufman is a very interesting lecturer. Attendance is not mandatory and you do not even need to go until the day before the test. He has open Q&As and lets you ask every question on the study guide. He also allows you to use your notes, study guides and books on the test. Never opened the books. 3 exams including final!

Hands down one of the best professors(of many) at MSU! If you are hesitant to take his class, that is your problem. He will teach you what you need to know! Without his course, I'm afraid I would not have learned ;).

Absolutely wonderful professor, especially online. He outlines his material, is straightforward with content, and takes his exams straight from the lecture. Very clear and thorough with his explanations, as well as giving good examples for the best understanding. Best online class I've taken through the university so far!

I took 3 different Philosophy courses with him last semester, and Mr. Kaufman was by far the best professor i had at Missouri State.

By far the best philosophy instructor at MSU!!! Very passionate about the subject, and strives to present the material unbiasedly. Exams are take-home and are taken straight from the study guide. Amazing class; I learned so much from it!

VERY SMART! And very cool and fun. Made class exciting. I enjoyed learning in a new way and he explained things all the time to make sure we really understood which was great. Gives you study guides which is exact as the test. Super helpful guy. Kinda violent but it is how he is. Funny and I learned ALOT! only 3 tests too. very easy yet fun.

Easily one of the best professors at MSU. Take the class.

One of the best teachers I've had here at Missouri State. Very engaging and explains well if you don't understand the topic. Stimulates your interest in Philosophy and makes the material useful for everyday situations. Plus the tests are really easy

iCourse consists of 30 lectures (10 lectures per test), average length about 35 minutes per lecture. All three tests (no final exam) are online. You have a whole WEEK to complete the tests. No homework or quizzes. Every answer is explicitly stated in lecture (don't need the books). Word for word transcript available on MSU website. Easy A

Dr. Kaufman was very interesting to listen to. The class is all lecture and rarely interactive, but he keeps it interesting. He gives examples for each case that are easy to remember and gives out the study guide answers the class before the tests. You don't even have to do the readings, just show up and this is an easy A.

Professor Kaufman is my favorite professor thus far. The course material is difficult but he makes it easy! His lectures are fun and he is hilarious. He makes sure you know exactly what you need for the test, its up to you to remember it. Great guy, and made this my favorite class. Definitely take any of his classes, you won't regret it!

I loved this class. The material is hard, but he explains it very well. He gives study guides that are word for word from the rest. He can be picky about what answers he'll accept on his tests. If you ask for help, he'll give it. The lecture wasn't boring- he's super funny and laid back. Easy A.

Dr. Kaufman is an amazing instructor! He is very funny, is well-liked by students, and is willing to work with you to make sure you succeed in class. That being said, the material for this class is hard, so be sure to read the material and ask questions if you don't understand it. There is no textbook for the course and only 3 tests.

Kaufman makes the tough reading material really easy to understand and his lectures are fun. You have to write a paper over every article you read, though, so don't let yourself get behind. Kaufman is really lenient on due dates though and he gives great feedback if you get a bad grade on them.

Good professor and hIghly recommended & don't fall behind on those essay

He is such a passionate professor, it makes the lectures amazing! Be sure to take notes, the exams are take home and open note, the better your notes, the better you'll do. Although he doesn't have an attendance policy, I highly recommend regular attending because you will get behind if you miss. I have learned so much in this class!

Mr. Kauffman is awesome, he really helps to make college enjoyable. He is hilarious and make lectures interesting and worth going to. Test are open note, and the "final" is the last test it's not comprehensive. There is not reason not to come to class, its interesting and your notes are what your test depend on. So if you take notes you'll do great

Dr. Kaufman's aesthetics class was great. I am a huge philosophy buff and he definitely knows what he's talking about. I didn't read too much of the material until the tests, which there are only 3 and they're all take-home. Attendance isn't mandatory but you will not pass if you miss a lot. Overall this class was very interesting and enjoyable.

Super fun and spunky! Go to class and take notes because that is what the tests are over. There is an open Q&A day then the test is take home over blackboard! There is literally no way to fail if you actually go and put pen to paper! Awesome guy! Only graded by the tests and no final!

Don't buy any of the books if you plan on actually going to class. I don't understand some people in college. My class had about 40 kids in it but only 15 showed up everyday. Class was very easy and Kaufman is a great professor. His sense of humor is a little wack and he wears Polo everyday for some reason but just go to class and its an easy A

I don't always agree with some of what he says, but it's obvious that he cares about his students and wants them to do well. Wants you to understand the material and is dedicated to helping you learn it if you are having trouble. Drops your lowest test score, so your grade is based on 4 tests. They are not hard if you attend class regularly.

He was great. It's easy to get a good grade if you show up and take notes on his lectures. The entire grade is based on tests but they're take home open note tests. He lectures about is exactly what's going to be on the test. I'm not a philosophy major and have no interest in philosophy but he made the class interesting.

He was definitely my favorite professor of the semester. It's not a hard class at all if you attend lecture and take notes, as his tests are take home open note tests. At times the content can be confusing, but he's always willing to help, I'm not a Philosophy major, but I'm taking a class that he teaches next semester just because he's so awesome.

Kaufman is my favorite professor! I was not excited for philosophy but he made it fun! His lectures are hilarious, and you get out early almost every class. Only grades are your 5 exams, which are all online, and open note. He gives you about a week to do them and all the answers are in your notes. Super chill guy, but you do have to go to class

Just show up to class, record his lectures, repeat what he said exactly on the test. It's really as simple as that and he works in stories to his lectures that make them interesting. Good analogies to make ideas understandable, too.

5 tests that are all take home. All the answers from the tests he will describe in detail in lecture multiple times so as long as you're in class and taking notes, you should be fine.

Great teacher. You can tell he actually cares about the students hes teaching. Really makes you think. All tests are take home and he goes over all the questions before sending the test.

Kaufman is incredibly interesting, hilarious and a great lecturer. Three tests that are all take home, everything is on the lecture notes, and you get a week to complete them. No required reading and you usually get out early. One of my favorite classes

Dr. Kaufman is a really funny professor, does his best effort to explain both sides of philosophical arguments. However, it is very clear that his own political bias determines the tone of the class, he tests based off of his own wording of scholars work. Authentic, funny, thoughtful, but bold and might step on your toes. Awesome class.

Take this professor! Literally the easiest A and I even missed an exam and he let me make it up for full credit. Very caring and the tests are easy!

I took this class online. His lectures and lecture notes were so thorough that I never did the reading and got good grades on the exams. Exams are made up of short answer questions, but theres not a clear grading criteria. Overall, watch the lecture, take good notes, understand the topic fairly well, and you'll be fine.

I took PHI 110 with Kaufman online in the summer and I have no complaints. Graded on only three tests made up of short essay questions that you can look back on the video lectures/lecture notes for at any time. I will say thisif you take his online class, make sure to speed up his Youtube lectures, because he talks very slowly.

Taking this class online was an easy A. Only 3 tests make up your entire grade, but they're easy. His expectations weren't very clear, but as long as you read the lecture notes you'll pass. Tests consist of about ten questions, just write a paragraph for each based on the lectures. I enjoyed watching his lecture videos, would recommend!