Weird guy... interesting class. alternative to english 101

The best teacher that I have ever had

Tooo too easy...his mehods maybe a lil weird but just flow with his way of thinking it will work. Great Teacher! Can be a lil harsh at time but mostly scarcastic. If it rains, the streets are wet!

If you don't like writing and want to take a class to fill the complex thinking req, this class is very recommened.

Great alternative to Eng 101. Good teacher, tells lots of weird jokes. Makes class interesting. I love Prof. Ring!

Great Entertainment...You can tell he wants you to learn and complete his class with a good understanding...

Professor Ring is an outstanding teacher. He takes a new subject and has fun teaching as well as getting everyone involved. I learned more than I thought I could in Philosophy. This is a good transfer class instead of the old boring english class.

beware you ambitious students who grace the front seats, he spits when he lectures but overall hes a pretty good professor. pretty easy subject, makes you understand, but is unclear and doesnt listen to your questions but answers his own. he tells jokes!

In your face type of teacher. Intimidating at first. Forces you to learn. You won't escape this class not saying anything. Lil odd, but what do you expect, he's a philosphy teacher. Overall good teacher.

this guy is an awesome teacher, if you need to take a logic class, take his class, it was very interesting and all common sense, great substitute for a second english course! he allows you to take the first 2 or 3 tests twice and takes the best grade!

very helpful and has a fun and interesting class

For a class that can be very hard, he makes it understandable, interesting and lets you know info for the tests, no tricks, and is always willing to give you extra help.

He is very energetic, funny, and clear with his material. Will spend time with you. Phil 150 is a tough class but he can make you understand every time you're confused. One of the best teachers at OCC

He is pretty eccentric about certain things and can be quite funny. You need to show up to classes at the least (reading is optional) and want to learn. If you have questions he is more than willing to help. I'm taking his 150 class this summer.

Great class. Not an easy A.

Makes philosophy interesting and fun. Smart guy and a genuine philosopher. Must take!

VERY ENERGETIC

ok! you have to take phil 150 not 100 here. becuz 150 is EASY!! i heard 100 is hard!!! i liked him hez nice and very passionate!

I had him for 100 and Logic,If you like to be chalenged take him.I got A both times.Participate in class,coz it makes it much easier to study.Take him

he is my favorite professor at occ....is so funny and makes you participate but that makes the hours go by faster...i got a b in his class without doing much work..woot woot..xoxoxo Dr. Ring

Great teacher, makes philosophy fun!

He's the BEST, a very fun and interesting class, I always loved to be in the class

This professor is really nice, I was late most of the time but he still let me take my quizzes and test...but he is hard on the grading and there are 2 essays that you have to write...which i dont think is needed for a phil class...his phil 100 is not an easy A but his phil 150 class is pretty easy

Great professor and most importantly there are SECOND CHANCES on most of the tests. He's also very nice. He tries to pass most of his students, you just have to do your part and pay attention.

good teacher. he is very clear about what he expects and if you pay attention you will get it. plus he is more than fair about grading. he gives you two tests for every unit and keeps the better score! if you pay attention... easy A

Dr. Ring is a very cool and funny guy. His only downside comes from his knowledge and strong ability to argue: whenever a student gives an opinion he tends to completely demolish it, often in embarrassing ways. On the other hand his class is uncommonly enjoyable, just study and you'll be alright.

it seems like his phil 150 class is easy but 100 is hard! take 150 and do not take 100!! he is extremely smart and nice!

the nicest Prof in OCC!^^

This guy is completely nuts and it is wonderful. His class is really hard but it is fun to go to because he just stands there for an hour and a half and talks about things that are all based on speculation.

The material covered is confusing for most, but David makes an effort to try and explain everything (which may or may not be bad because the students had a tendency of wasting time by asking too many questions RIGHT BEFORE the test). If you're good at mult. choice, this will be an easy A/B. Save money by buying the previous edition ($110 vs $15).

He is pretty tough. Wants you to learn it his way and believe what he says. Hard to argue with. Aside from that he has a passion for philosophy so he makes it kind of fun.

His class is fun cuz he gets everybody involved. He knows the subj well and make everything seems much easier than what in the book. Strongly recommend him if you want an easy A's.

Involves class in the lecture, makes sure you understand it. The cd really helped in reviewing for the exam; didn't read the book. Passionate about the subject, flexible if you talk to him.

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This teacher is very easy to understand, I found his way of teaching very enjoyable, however you will get lost in the class if you dont study. His test is based on the lecture, i barely read the book and still got an A.

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Exuberant teaching style is fun while informative. Really draws class into the subject material. Barely read the book, easy tests. Highly recommended.

Mr. Ring is GREAT! He teaches a very difficult subject, but he does his best to make it fun and to help everyone understand!

His style of teaching will NOT suit everyone. He tends to move fast then repeat himself a lot. He loves to prove things by using a contradictory arguement, I suggest you understand the concept behind that before taking his class. He is a very nice guy and is willing to help out any student. If you like a fast paced HW free class, this is for you.

really smart guy, interesting, i would totally recommend A+

Awesome, he knows his stuff and he tries his best to get you to know it too. He'll go over it as many times as you need to, he does move quickly though. Best part is you get to take a practice test, then go over it in class, then take the real test twice and he takes the higher of the two grades Don't know where the first two posts are coming from

This class is very intense. If you arent willing to focus in class it will be really hard for you. Other than that, prof. Ring is very helpful and will work with you one on one untill you understand the (at times) complicated nature of the material. I would recomed this class to any one who wants an intelectual challenge.

To me, the first week of class is really troubled me. I don't know what he's talking about. :X I went to his office hours and get his tutoring. It's really helpfull. The rest of the remaining semester it's really easy (pizz-a-cake). Try his class and you'll see. Fully recommended. Msg me if you want tutor. Thanks very much Dr. Ring

I'm a philo maj. so I loved this class. The material is very manageable as long as you review it and study a little. He's a REALLY nice guy and has a sorta dry sense of humor. Go to him if you need help. Very awesome guy..

he is pretty funny and tells some tongue in cheek jokes. the tests get kind of hard, you have to study and pay attention in class. if you buy the book make sure you get the cd and use it! it honestly helps.

ring is an awsome teacher. always willing to help you if you are making an effort. he's entertaining and hilarious.

Ring is a competent professor and he has an energy that is admirable - but unfortunately, he is lacking in human sensibilities. I find his tendency to belittle timid students to be quite boarish and unprofessional. Humiliation is not an effective learning tool. Otherwise, he's nice - a shame.

He's one of the best teachers in OCC. His teaching skills is excellent! He is very straight forward with his lecture and if you dont understand it he will clarify it in a better way until he knows you understand it. His practice tests are very helpful.the actual test is like the practice test. so study the practice test and you'll get an A!

Dr. Ring is awesome, I thought philosophy would be boring and useless, but I was wrong. Both me and my bro got A in his class,not too tough frankly. He is very hilarious too :)

great teacher...explains the material very well...but it can be confusing...when he talks to fast it makes it hard to keep up..but i def. recommend him

gnarly class....friggen gnarly. You will have to study for this one

Ring is an incredible teacher! He takes the time to ensure that you are comfortable with the material. He moves fairly quickly and he is ridiculously intelligent, so it's tough to follow at times. But just ask and he stops to make sure you're okay. His tests can be pretty difficult, but study and it's more than possible to get an A!

His Logic class is by far one of my favorite classes I have taken so far. It is pretty hard and you will definatley need the book, but the class is well worth it. Attendance is ESSENTIAL to passing this class! One day missed and you will be screwed for the rest of the semester. Tests can be taken twice. Also, he looks like Egon from Ghostbusters!

awesome class...makes a normal boring class a lot more interesting...hes pretty funny..keeps the class going...gets boring like 20% of the time..but what class doesnt...i got a B in this class and B in phil 150...bothclasses are awesome....TAKE HIM HES AWESOME...he lets u retake quizes if you miss classs or ur late too which helped me out a lot

I loved this class! There is no question Dr. Ring is highly skilled both as a teacher and as one who keenly understands logic. I was worried I was going to bomb, and I ended up having a really great time. However, you can't sit on your tush in this class. I had to study and review. Class has been out for weeks and I still remeber what I learned.

Phenomenal professor!!! Has a knack for being able to explain difficult concepts quite easily... and will not move on until you understand. Class is always fast-paced and fun... a true philosophic mind, how all philosophy should be taught.

I never new this class could be soooo helpfull. Ring helps his students as much as he can. Logic can be very confusing but he makes it very easy for anyone to understand

He is an amazing professor. He helped me out this year, and even though I was on the verge of a B+/A-, he gave me the A. Take his class but be prepared at all times.

he was an amazing professor. you can tell that he is passionate about what he does and will do anything to help his students out! if you miss a quiz/test/essay he lets you make them up. go to class and do the work and it is fun!

Great teacher! I recommented him to my friends over the summer and they loved him. His teaching style are clear,helpful, understandable, and let u take the tests two times and choose ur highest score. U will learn a lot in this class and never get bored.

He is the best teacher at OCC. Those who complain about him simply aren't intelligent enough to understand the subject matter.

i recommend this instructor very highly, it was a little confusing for me and studying is required but David will help you understand even if it takes saying it over and over again. he's not exactly funny but corky for sure and in the best way possible. he's fair honest and a respectable professor a great teacher really you will enjoy his class

This class is for Philosophy majors! If your not then the class will be extremly difficult and I cant imagine you will get a lot out of it. If you are a Philos major you MUST take this class. It opens so many doors to other areas of philosophy and Dr Ring is an excellent professor. He will take time to help you through it but you have to WORK HARD!

Dr. Ring made class fun. his examples were fairly easy to follow considering the complexity of some of the concepts. Tests are easy, and the papers are graded fairly. I recommend his class 100%. his personal beliefs do not interfere with his teaching.

I found Dr. Rings class very entertaining. Just show up, takes notes, read the book, and the tests are spelled out for you. I didn't think he liked to prove kids who argued wrong. Rather, he showed them why their logic was unsound, which is the whole point of the class. He does put people on the spot a lot (in a fun way), so hide if your shy.

Symbolic Logic. Challenging teacher. The subject can be a bit dry but his personality keeps it interesting. Don't take his class if you are looking to coast: I attended all classes, read the material, and did all homework but was still challenged (and I like this stuff!). Recommended teacher!

That was the most fun class I ever had. Ring is the best! I'm going to take all his other classes as well. He is an awesome teacher. He is hard to argue with because he knows how to make good arguments. Fun laid back, grades pretty easy and runs the class pretty easy. His other classes are the same, fairly easy as well. Easy and fun.

This class was interesting. Dr. Ring lectures with powerpoint. As long as you go to lectures, class can easily be passed. I went through this course off of lectures notes and passed with an A. If you have trouble, make sure you stay afterwards and ask him questions. He is VERY helpful. Strongly recommended!!

This class consists of 5 T/F quizzes where you also need to turn in 5 of your own T/F questions, 2 five-page essays, a mid-term, and a final. He is fun and all, I just wish he was more organized. We never got any of our essays back. The class is over and I have no idea what my grade is. Unless something is scantron graded, you probably won't see it

I liked him but he has an almost erratic teaching style.He often digresses into discussion with a single student during class. Sometimes for like 15 minutes.He had little control over the class which was a letdown because its difficult to learn this stuff when people are chatting it up all around you.He is worth taking but know he is a scatterbrain

He is a very very good man... always willing to help and give you chances... He is a very knowledgeable and passionate teacher. I got an A in this class! Go to class, pay attention, practice the problems, you should be fine!

I took three of Prof Ring's classes & he is one of my favorite teachers on campus. Philosophy is my major & he has helped me out so much & spends extra time out of his schedule to make sure concepts are clear. He is very intelligent & cares a lot about his students. Make sure you do the required reading & come to him if you have questions

A great teacher. His lectures are invigorating and passionate. He sometimes goes off on a tangent with students, and it is amusing, however the "conversation" is strictly philosophy. I am NOT a philosophy major, but this is a wonderful and easy ( if you pay attention ) class. Just read quia and answer False on all the tests+quizzes.

Dr. Ring is awesome. I'm always excited for his class. He is very energetic and incredibly funny. If you show up to class and really pay attention and understand then you will do well. It's not just memorizing the material you have to understand it in detail. Overall he his class is awesome and you will lean allot.

Great guy, if you talk to him he'll help you out no sweat. It's easy to get into his lectures cuz he's so into them. Also, he looks and talks a little bit like Harold Ramis from ghostbusters.

Really funny guy and has you(the student) as priority as far as helping you pass the class. The tests are straight forward and everything he mentions in class. Great teacher and would recommend him to anyone needing this class.

He's extremely nice.More then willing to help out students. This is one of the hardest classes OCC offers, so only take it if you interested in philosophy. I struggled a lot in this class but made appointments to go over questions with Ring,studied like crazy, reread the course material and turned my F into a B.

dr. ring is a really nice teacher..he was really helpful and his blackboard website is full of links to additional readings.i did not buy the two books that wer required yet i got a B. his tests are all T/F which can b hard..but overall hes a nice guy.but this was my first & last phil class ever! just not for me

Great teacher, who is extremely helpful but is sometimes hard to comprehend fully.

Dr. Ring's logic class is one of those classes where you yourself must put in hard work to earn a grade you like. He allows you to retake the first two tests. Do well on this to solidify your grade. He can be unclear at times during lecture, but just talk to him in person he's more than willing to help. I put in hard work and came out with an A

Personally, I very much liked this class. If you pay attention and study, there's no reason you cannot get an A. He is very very funny and makes the material interesting and fun. Not too much homework either.

Dr. Ring is AMAZING! One of the smartest professors at OCC, cares about his students and is very passionate about his field. But NOT an easy class- He really pushes you. Requires lots of reading, 2 papers, quizzez, multiple choice test, written exams-however, if you stick with it, you actually learn so much and become a better student as a result!

I took him for the summer. The class was not that hard for me. Four test with a comprehensive final. All multiple choices with true and false questions. One argumentive paper(3-4 pgs). Study from his notes, practice test, and do examples from the book and you'll be fine.

He is really funnny.

Dr Ring's a very nice guy. He knows his class might be boring but he still teaches and gives his students outside details as much as possible.He loves debating, that's why after every test he always debates. Try to keep track with the quizzes and multiple tests to get a B or C or else writing and final test will decrease your grade.

Dr. Ring breathes life into what can be a dry subject. He does an excellent job at clarifying subject matter, gives practice tests, class has an optional PASS group, + he has a sense of humor. 1 essay + 1pg writing assignment, 4 tests + 2 makeups, 1 final. Great class, recommend. Minimal book use.

He is a great teacher. Very funny, but a little bit A.D.D. so he can be a little bit hard to follow sometimes. A lot of studying is definitely required in order to get an A. All-in-all, a really fun class to take.

He is a great teacher, passionate about the subject and very knowledgeable. He has his caveats, his lectures are hard to follow and many of us felt that his test questions were unfair. It was the hares I have ever worked for an A but it was well worth it. TLDR; Not an easy A, but still a great class.

Dr. Rings main goal is teaching each students the subject covered in his class. While most professors goal is to "be a teacher", Ring dedicates every class to making sure the students who show up have all the knowledge needed to pass his class with an A. Cant say enough about how rad he is! Take this class

Funny guy, really smart, always helpful, hard subject, test is hard, but I would have gotten an A if I had been able to focus more attention on the subject matter. So if you can take him!

HE IS THE MAN!!! except the physics instructors at occ this guy must be the smartest out of all others. He knows everything. Class is only 8 weeks and your done. take the first 8weeks otherwise u will have bunch of exams at the end of the semester. Its good to have the book but got an A without. Try to get the CD from a friend. take him!!!

Better at answering student questions than any professor I've ever seen. Keeps long classes lively and holds your attention. Took this class at the end of the day, after work and never once found it impossible to focus.

Prof. Ring is such an awesome teacher. He makes everything clear and repeats to make sure you understand the material. Make sure you attend all the classes to understand everything. The first 2 test he lets you take twice and he takes the best grade of the two. If you attend the class and actually listen then you should get an A or B no problem.

Dr.Ring is an amazing philosophy teacher! I was suggested to take him by my counselor and I'm so glad I did! He's very clear and helpful and nice! I got a B in his 8 week class but I easily cod have gotten an A! Definitely would advise people to take him. The class is also interesting and I found that's enjoyed it!

Genius

Dr. Ring is a genius and one of the best! He knows and loves his subject greatly. As for his class, there are 6 quizzes, 1 test, 1 midterm, 1 final, and 2 papers. Everything is pretty straight forward as it is essential to read the book and study. Although at times confusing, his lectures are very entertaining and funny! His class opens your mind!

Awesome teacher. Really impressed with how entertaining he made the class. Symbolic logic entertaining? Well seriously he made it not the most boring at the very least but I dare say he made it fun. He knows the subject and does what he can to make sure you will. Stuck on a test? He will point you in the right direction! Practice tests. enough said

Clearly explained concepts. Tests are straight forward, can be relatively long and tedious though. Doing the HW definitely helps.

His lectures are great and very entertaining. His class is only made up of quizzes and tests and the material is so difficult. Although he explains it quite well i still did horrible on his tests. The wording of the questions really throws you off. I went to a tutor, office hours, read all the material, went to class, and I still did terrible.

Fun class. Pretty difficult material considering it is a philosophy course. Makes the information make sense without going overboard. Very well spoken and to the point. Definitely one of the best professors I have had yet!

Hands down the best professor I have ever had. He is retiring this year. Take him before it is too late. Your mind will be blown daily. His class is by no means easy, but the struggle is worth the experience.

David!!!! He was one of the best profs I have had, I never thought i had an interest in philosophy and he defiantly changed my mind. He is to the point and very helpful, he also has an awesome sense of humor. I'm pretty sure this was his last semester teaching though :( If he decides to teach again, take him!!