Best prof I every had in 4 years, He makes you think for yourself. Kolak is also the smartest prof at the whole University.This class changed my life

The best professor I've ever had. All you people who state otherwise are either too dumb to understand what he is saying, or you're religious and don't like learning true arguments about the existence of God. I've never had a funnier prof than Kolak.

Loved the class! He makes you think for yourself to understand what the philosophers were thinking. Funny guy, but very unstable. Be prepared not to sleep through his class. Do not take his class if you are religous, bucause he disproves gods existance

One of the most intelligent people I've EVER had the privilege of learning from. Anyone who has bad complaints about this man is an extremely closed-minded individual who does not know how to think for himself. Plain and simple, his methods actuallty WORK

Absolutely mind-blowing. He can take a profound issue like the existance of God and really make you understand it. He's super-articulate and I would go as far as to say his lectures were exciting. Wonderful wonderful wonderful.

Anyone that thinks Kolak is a jerk is because they were challenged by thought. Why do you think what you think? Why do you say what you say? Do you even know what you think or what you say? Beliefs and opinions mean nothing to you. Find o

At first i liked him, then i didnt, now at the end of the semester, i do like him. Why? cause if u dont miss his classes, take good notes, and have an open mind, you WILL do well. Final is easy... if you listened and didnt sleep in class.

Hilarious. Knows how to grab and keep your attention. Interesting to talk and listen to. Presents clear and thought-provoking ideas... *Note to religious individuals... his beliefs will screw with your brain no matter how hard you try to resist!

GREAT teacher I took him for intro and also for eastern/ religion. I recommend this teacher to everybody. You have to have an open mind for this guy. He is seriously a genius. Doesnt base your grade on number or letter but on ur participation and learning

the best

He is exactly what being a professor is about. He bases your grade on how much you TRY to participate and show you are willing to learn. Not the number or letter grade on your test.

He is crazy, but he does hold the attention of the class. His lectures are very interesting. He makes Philosophy not boring. He keeps it entertaining.

He brought the philosophers to life, and really made the class an awesome learning experience. I would recomend his courses to anyone!

NUTCASE! But if you bomb the midterm he will just count the final if you do well. He is crazy but hilarious and interesting. TAKE HIM!

If there was a Willy P movie, Robin Williams would play this guy. He's nuts! He's very funny, even to the people who can't stand him. Makes the class easy and fun. Has a bit of a dirty mouth, but in a funny was. If you're a really relgous person, don't take his class. He rips on religion every class

just graduated in december,and am a history major, but this was by far the best class i have ever taken.i took him and loved it.with an interest in philosophy andnot knowing what to expect if i was to do it again i'd either of majored and minored in philosophy and taken him again.a bit offcenter wit

I had him for Intro to Philosophy last semester, and I loved him! It's true that he can be very hurtful (if you're religious you'll hate him) but if you are really interested in philosophy, then he's a really good professor. He likes you to participate, and will raise your grade for that.

I loved his class, he has got to be the strangest and funniest person I have ever met. I barely did the reading and still got an A.. He tends to rip on religion, but even as a devout catholic I thought it was funny.. he doesnt do it to be hurtful or anything. Definitely take his class..its awesome!!

he's great

Awesome teacher,

I had professor Kolak many years ago. Since then, I have earned a PhD (in philosophy) and am currently pursuing a J.D. (a law degree). I teach philosophy at a university, owing much of my success to Professor Kolak. In all my years of education, and throughout my many many teachers, this man is preeminent. A beacon. TAKE HIS CLASS.

Kolak is the best teacher I have ever had. I am an english major, but am tempted to switch to Philosophy after taking his course. He has to be one of the most brilliant people alive. There is nothing he hasnt done, and no one he doesnt know. TAKE HIM

yo this guy is tha easiest prof. ive had so far. i missed like 5 classes in his class n still gotta B+. all u gotta do is take his notes not even read cuz he goes over it in class n hes mad funny

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HE asked us the first day of class who wanted an A for the semister...i was the only one who raised my hand...i failed the midterm and when i handed in my final i was like dont forget about my A.....I got an A in the class

I loved intro with Dr. Kolak I had to take him the next semester also! The Philosophy of the Mind course was excellent!!! Very interesting but enlightening... I highly recommend!

AWESOME! This guy was nuts and I loved every minute of his class. He was one of my only professors to NOT take attendance and yet I never wanted to skip class. You have to be ready for philosophy to take his class. That means being mature, open-minded,

Maniac Kolak rocked my world.

Mad smart and mad cool. I recommend him to anybody. Great teacher and great person

awesome class. take him if u can. if u were giving him because ur a freshman u got lucky. best teacher ever. very smart, and u laugh for half the class everyday.

This guy is the best...he really likes his work and you can tell he ejoy teaching it as well..the man knows what he is talking about and altough the books may be tough his lectures cover the mojority of the topics. good teacher...lots of fun.

His class was a BLAST!! He is so funny and he really gets you thinking about everything you thought you knew. He gives a midterm and final, both multiple choice, and an easy paper. Keep up with the readings and attend class and it's an easy A or B.

Brilliant guy with an edge. One of my all time favorite professors

Kolak is a wild wild man! At first he seems completely insane but as you go on in the semester you realize that there is a point to it all. He is a very very smart man who knows his stuff. Lets you keep midterm so you can study off it for final...final is piece of cake if you study previous test and your notes. :)

The material seems really difficult and he seems like a jerk but its quite the opposite. While his teaching methods are unusual(insulting students with a crude sense of humor)it is extremely effective for getting the point across. He's actually a great teacher and a nice guy even though he tries to hide it. You'll spend much of the course laughing.

Hands down best teacher at WIlly P. He is one of the smartest and funniest teachers i have ever had. If you are relgious you may be offended because he proves relgion is bs. How they got him to teach at Willy P i dont know, but take advantage and take his class. He will expand your mind

When I first came to his class, I couldn't believe the way he was talkin or the things he was actually saying, but he is really funny and very smart. Although the books may be confusing, when he teaches , you really learn something!!

Best professor ever. He made me look forward to his class everyday. Smartest teacher i've ever had and i hated to see the semester end!! TAKE HIM if you can u will not be dissapointed. A little unclear at first but just show interest. Can't wait to see him next semester!!

I HAD HIM FOR 2 DIFFERENT PHIL CLASSES. THIS GUY IS AMAZING, JUST HAD HIM FOR THEORY OF KNOWELEDGE AND IT WAS BY FAR MY FAVORITE CLASS OF THE SEMESTER, AS IT IS ANY TIME I TAKE HIS CLASSES. PROBABLY THE SMARTEST PERSON YOU'LL EVER MEET, VERY VERY HELPFULL, BY FAR THE BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD, TAKE HIM IFF YOU LOVE PHILOSOPHY. U'LL LOVE IT

If you care about God and take religion and spirituality seriously, don't take him!!! Not that he could outwit you, but his comments can be really offensive. Reading the books is highly recommended. However, I did well mostly because I took good notes.

HE IS GOD!!!!!!!!

hes hilarious!he only took attendance once but i never missed his class. very rude and disrespectful in class, but out of class he seems like a different guy. do the few assignments he gives you, study with some classmates for the exams, show up often, participate a bit, and you will get a good grade. lol, he sings and dances in class 2.

KOLAK is the smartest man on the planet. Dont take this class if you are relgious because he shuts down God every 5 seconds. He is a very sarcastic teacher so dont take him if you have no sense of humor. Need 8 different books (like $5 each) for the class. U wont understand the books but he'll break it down for u. Hard class but fun.

Dr. Kolak is amazing! He's crazy, hilarious and absolutely brilliant. If you read the things he recommends, pay attention and ask somewhat intelligent questions, the class can be pretty rewarding, but definitely not easy. He changed my life and I am better for it. He's also good for jokes and is very helpful outside of class.

Those students lucky enough to encounter Professor K and put the work into his classes will be glad that they did. He is a completely "out of the box" thinker, and an authentic intellectual who knows his subject inside, out, forward, back, up and down. There is no better experience in academia than to spend a semester with him.

Kolak is the most intelligent man in existence. If you think he's only a philosopher, you'll find out the man is a musician, mathematician, scientist, writer, actor, comedian and so much more. Definitely take him for as much many classes as you can. He will give you true knowledge in an environment that feels like a comedy club. He's the best.

This man is brilliant. If you truly have an interest in learning true philosophy take him. He will mess with you for awhile but its not in vain. He will give you more than your moneys worth for this class. Go to class and take notes (will be on test) read the books and be open minded. Id suggest getting another teacher if you just want a grade.

Seriously, you can not belittle a Professor because he made you upon the book. Simply, he is on not like all teachers. Why would he have to he is a DR. That being said he wants you to stimulate your mind and not him.

One of the best Professors at William Paterson. Brilliant, funny and his class will make you think about everything in a different way; way outside the box. Thats his job anyway, and he does it well. Take em and you'll see.

Dude this man is god. He's insanely well known in his field, i have no idea how they got this man to teach at willy p. Take his class if youre not religious and you want to learn how to think. Pure genius. He's a life altering proffesor.

one of the best teachers i ever had!! he gets into his lectures and there always fun

I only have one word for him LOCO!!!!!!

One of the best professors I've ever had in my life. If you think he's crazy, it's because you probably can't comprehend his genius and (seemingly strange)method on teaching. He's brilliant and will change your life. This is not about him being easy or difficult as a teacher, that doesn't matter; you need to take him.

He's probably one of the most interesting person I've ever met in my life. If you do not understand philosophy, every thing he says will go right over your head. But, if you are interested in this subject I recommend him big time. He gives little homework and what he says will actually stick with you. Every time I walk into the class, I want to learn and hear what he has to say. If you go to William Paterson, you should atleast have him as your professor once!

Interesting guy and even more interesting class. Make sure you make your voice heard so you don't get lost in the herd of students.

okay im literally listening to this guy right now and he looks like a quack but his tone of voice makes you know he doesnt mean to be offensive yet he uses offensive language, he seems like he is passionate though im just shutting up so he doesnt pick on me

Kolak is the man. Easy class and if you need to skip for whatever reason or you aren't feeling good you can skip and he never holds it against you. Just show up and look like you are comprehending what hes saying and you'll be fine.

Attendance isn't mandatory, but there is no text book so you better go. Not only does he joke around, he makes learning fun. Only class I have ever received a 100 in. The only teacher I have ever met who made learning fun. Best teacher ever!!!

This guy is hands down the best prof I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. If you want to know what this guy is about check out his Wiki page.. he's way overqualified to be at WPU. His style is intense and overwhelming but only if you're a religious idiot. If you have any balls or a sense of humor, you need to take him. Changed my life forever.

Honestly like a couple reviewers here Kolak has changed my life for the better. The guy is vulgar, a bit strange, and really funny (George Carlin brand of humor). He's way overqualified to be a William Paterson instructor and has a bunch of interesting stories to tell. He'll open up your mind to a lot of scientific as well as ethical world views!

His class was one Wild Ride

If you like a conventional professor who sticks to an agenda, Kolak may not be for you. The man is brilliant and if you give the topics he teaches a chance, you really can challenge your own thinking. But he's not gentle about it. Follow the readings and make your writing known on blackboard, this will be more important than standard test taking.

I have had a lot of professors and he is by far the most memorable and inspirational professors I have ever encountered in my life. He guides you to the answers you already know that you have no idea that you already know. After having him I read his book, and it was difficult to not read it in his voice. Very comical man!

very comical and one of a kind personality. you will learn a lot, some of the information may be difficult to understand but as long as you go to class, pay attention, take notes, do the homework and watch some youtube videos about the readings... it will be a piece of cake and you will have total clarity and a new perspective on life!

He was cool, you didn't really have to show up for class, but if you didn't you would be lost on the test. So I advise you do. Wasn't really strict at all just enjoys participation. Test heavy grading, final paper heavy grading, but provides extra credit. Homework 10% pretty much extra credit to. Midterm don't count. He can be a little annoying doe

constantly laughing in that class.

He is a funny guy. Do everything he posts on blackboard!

He is a great lecture based professor but the major grade it the final or midterm. There is homework every week and I suggest to do them. They are fairly easy and they to boost the grade up. At the end of the semester, there is an extra credit paper as well. Notes are very crucial when taking this class.

Phenomenal teacher, phenomenal human being. Sorta like George Carlin if he lost his mind, dropped standup, and went into philosophy. Doesn't grade hard, but grades very honestly. You can get away with not doing much work/hw; as long as he sees that you understand the course material, and you can communicate that to him, you'll pass.

if you want to be entertained, challenged, and have your beliefs knocked down then built back up before your eyes, you need to take this guy. intelligent and over qualified professor but clearly teaches bc he loves it. take what he says lightly and dont get offended easily, or else you wont survive. easy assignments and hw just wants to see u try

Inspirational lecturer who alters the way one looks at life.

I liked philosophy but it was hard to understand at some points.

I personally loved Dr. Kolak! He expresses himself and makes the class more interesting. Make sure to take notes, its best if you try to copy everything he says even if it doesnt seem important it probably is. He doesnt allow laptops so you have to hand write your notes. Homework is done on blackboard and there are some readings. Only 2 exams.

Awsome Professor. He is very unique. His goal is to make you THINK. Easy homworks. He is reading and writing heavy at times, but nothing a student can't handle. He is one of the smartest human beings out there. He is SO SO funny.

Classes are long, usually there is no break unless you ask. Lots of reading w/assignments. Do everything on time or they will pile up. Be honest & do your work. An easy A, just make sure to pay attention to what he says in the lectures. Very inspiring Professor, hes very wise and will slide some life lessons your way. His class will change you.

Dr. Kolak is a brilliant being. His classes were very interesting and made you think. Make sure to take notes and pay attention when he asks questions. He encourages participation and is a really funny guy. He gave us digital copies of the textbook for the assignments so you don't have to buy one for the class. Can't recommend enough.

Dr. Kolak is a professor that makes you work for your grade, but I personally see that as a positive. Everything that goes on during his lectures is important so I would recommend taking note of everything he says even if it seems random, usually its a metaphor for a concept being taught. If you pay attention, it is hard to miss the point or fail.

Professor Kolak is a very great professor. He is very funny, intelligent and just overall an amazing human being. His test are challenging but luckily it is open book. He is a such a great professor that I even did a drawing for him. Overall great professor if you need a philosophy class I recommend taking it with Kolak.

One of the best professors I've ever had. He is not mean or rude in any way shape or form. He is extremely hilarious, sarcastic, and knows how to get a point across effectively. In his class, there is no room for stupidity or weak-minded people. Usually, if you're offended by something he said it's because you didn't understand what he said.

Really made you learn but in a good way. I would take him again. He was really nice and funny and he knew a lot about what he was talking about and I learned a lot. He was one of the only professors I actuaslly looked forward to going to class for.

Best Professor, I've had