Logic class--hard, but if you get the hang of it, its easy b/c Eric teaches well

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was pulling a C the entire semester, then i got 100 on the final becuase i somehow was just good at PL proofs. Got a B with not too much effort.

He is very smart and good at teaching complicated things, but he does not give you any breaks for anything. Good teacher, but not a very nice person.

Difficult class but if you put in the effort, you'll get a good grade. Definitely go to office hours and speak up in class. It will help your grade in the end!

he really makes you think for once, funny guy- teases, you need to be able to relax and go with whatever. great class too by the way.

Excellent professor. Don't be a **** and not take his classes because they're hard. Just do the work and you'll get a lot out of it. If you don't understand sarcasm, he'll make fun of you and it'll be really funny so look out for that. Phil of Mind is a kickass class.

Hard, but effective.

If you think Prof Saidel is a hard teacher, you're an idiot and you're in for some more surprises. He's not that hard, and if you can't handle him, you're going nowhere in life anyway. He's a great guy, incredibly approachable, consistently availible during office hours. I have taken 4 of his classes, he's been great for all of them.

Great professor, really understands the topic and tries to make it interesting. Pretty funny. The tests are hard, but the quizzes really save the grade.

good professor but impossible class

he's awesome, don't be afriad to actually work for him, it pays off.

Very easy to talk to and made class fun

Professor Saidel does a wonderful job stimulating interest in the materials being studied. He does require a lot from the students, but that is as it should be at the college level.

If you can take a class from him, do it. He'll make you work your ass off for the grade, but it is well worth it. He is a professor for those who want to actually be challeneged to think on their own

Very funny, and not as arrogant as people say. Tests are difficult but not impossible. He will teach you A LOT and I am very glad I took his class.

This class is awesome. Saidel is very sarcastic and funny. Great at explaining the material so go to class. Do the homework problems and you'll do well. He'll try to intimidate you but just tell him to shut up.

one of my favorite teachers at GW. If you're interested in the subject, he will make sure you learn and keep class interesting

Certainly a difficult class, but Saidel is really a good teacher, and gives you more than enough info to get an A. He has a sarcastic sense of humor, but as long as you're not too stuck up about yourself you'll appreciate it greatly. If you want an easy A, avoid him. But if you want to learn the material and have some laughs, take Saidel.

Saidel made my college experience a worthwhile one. He is not an easy grader, but if you want to grow as a student and as a thinker, he will help you do so. His challenges and guidance helped to make me a more analytical, disciplined thinker.

Sucks for the kid below, because I slept through the midterm and he let me take it the next day... This guy is mad-hard, but also very interesting and knows the stuff like no other. He's a bit cocky but it didn't bother me at all. He tells you exactly what you need to do to do well and get the material. Honestly though, this class is really hard.

Absolutely wonderful. Take Logic for your qualitative/reasoning credit. The class is so enjoyable. Eric is witty and helpful. The key to doing well is listening to what he says. Most professors are inconsistent, but Saidel is completely straight forward from day one. Follow the 'rules' and you'll do well.

Saidel will not coddle you. That said, he is an amazing, very fair teacher. He is very nice, and an interesting guy. He will tell you exactly what he wants and if you don't put in any effort he isn't afraid to fail you. He is one of the most approachable professors I've ever had. I loved this class. The best prof I've had at GW.

Hard as hell!! but great teacher. i recommend it!!! u get so much out of this class. Saidel is a great teacher!!!

An A magically appeared on my transcript even though I was doing poorly and most of the class was failing. So I guess I can't complain too much although I really disagree with his teaching philosophy - he teaches to the people who don't do the work and treats all students with little respect.

Phil of the mind is very challenging, but rewarding course. If you’re looking for an easy A or if you've never taken a phil class before then this is a class to avoid. The readings are pretty dense and Saidel is a tough grader. He’s also incredibly knowledgeable on the subject and he’s always available to give extra help during office hours.

good, but not the greatest.

Not an easy class-you have to keep on top of the homework and ask questions and STUDY because he intentionally makes exams hard. That said, if you honestly do all of the above, you'll do well. In my class, the vast majority of the people doing poorly don't do homework or ask questions if they're confused. Learned a lot, glad I took it.

Saidel is a TOUGH grader, but you'll learn more than in any other class. I love the guy and stop to talk with him whenever I see him, but my GPA can't afford another "do a****load of work and get a C" class. That being said, I can't stress how much fun he is. Your call- I say take him for intro stuff only!

Best professor ever! Loved his class, HARD class but very interesting and he helps you. If you do the work you WILL get an A, why people fail is because they don't do the work or do not ask questions. One of the best classes I have taken at GW. TAKE LOGIC WITH HIM

The class can be difficult, but if you want to learn logic, he's the guy. If you like the stuff even better because to get a good grade you have to do a lot of problems. The exams can be difficult but they're not impossible. Take the class and learn logic. Maybe your GPA won't be as high as you would like, but your LSAT score will be.

Saidel's Intro to Logic class is a challenge, but the man himself is great. He explains the material well and is always willing to go over it as many times as necessary until the class gets it. He seems to take a genuine interest in the success of his students. His knowledge and grasp on the subject is astounding.

Professor Saidel is not easy, but the subject is difficult. He is a very good teacher and will help you if you show interest. He knows the material and explains abstract ideas very well. If you want to be challenged by every reading and every class, go with Saidel. If you want to do no reading and only show up to the final, he isn't for you.

Best professor ever, and very fun class. I loved intro to logic with prof. saidel. He is funny and explains the material well. He is very open to helping students outside of the classroom. It is a hard class, and you HAVE to do the homework, in logic practice makes perfect. I wish he taught other logic classes at GW because he is the best. TAKE IT!

He is an excellent professor that will help you if you seek help. You have to attend class and you have to participate or else the material will be very difficult. A lot of people take logic as an "easy" reasoning course but it is not easy. If you do the homework and go to his office hours you will be OK.

If you want to grow as a student, absolutely take this professor for a math requirement. He seems a bit intimidating at first, but once you get to know him you will realize that there are few professors better than him in any field. I got a D on the midterm, worked very hard afterwards, and ended with an A-.

The Class is Hard. You will not pass unless you "actively" engage in it and persevere. Logic is generally a difficult course but Saidel, despite what others may say, is a professor who will do his best (to the point of being annoyed by seemingly mundane questions) to help you understand a concept. He is easy to talk to and is very friendly.

This guy was awesome. Like seriously. He is easy going, obviously knows the subjects he teaches inside and out, and has an amazing homework situation. Obviously I got confused at times, but that's what comes with philosophy. Eric was amazing, I highly recommend him.

He is a master at breaking down texts and explaining them clearly. As a result, he is good at promoting discussion by poking holes in things. The material is very difficult, but because he explains it well, it's easy to learn a lot from his classes.

Easily one of my favorite professors. I started out struggling in this class and when I ended up only missing two points on the final he congratulated me. He really cares about his students and wants to share that enthusiasm with them.

Mind, Brain, AI with Saidel is the most interesting class i've taken at GW so far (2yrs in). Initially, he can come off as intimidating but he's really open to whatever contributions you might have to make during a class discussion. Makes denseabstract concepts easy to grasp. Told him I'd miss a class for a concert in NY and he didn't mind at all.

One of the best professors at GW. He's very accessible and truly interested in helping his students exceed as long as they put in effort and show interest in the material. He really challenged me to develop my philosophical writing and communication skills, and always made class engaging. He also encourages discussion, which is something I look for

Dean's seminar Intro to Jewish Philosophy. He does not give tests, 2 papers and a final paper. Great discussions. Heavily reading based. Do the homework so you're not lost.

He is passionate, funny, and not boring at all! an amazing professor and very knowledgeable about the science and philosophy aspects of his course!

He's apparently so difficult for the logic class he teaches. But for meaning of the mind he's awesome. I look forward to that class every week. We watch movies and pose questions that make you think about life and it's just such a breath of fresh air with all my hard classes.

If you do at least some of the reading and you are engaged in class you will most likely get an A. He is able to present very challenging material in a very understandable way. If you write simple and clear papers you will likely get an A. He is funny and interesting and allows students to guide a lot of the class but will step in a explain stuff.

Professor Saidel is my favorite professor I have ever had at GW. He facilitates really great discussion, and loves talking with students out of class. If you put any effort into the papers (for this class it was just 3, 5-7 page papers and one 1-page paper a week, then you'll do fine. You should do the readings, but you'll be fine if you don't.

Saidel is a a super fun guy, tries to make learning Logic and easy as possible, and is very approachable. If you are struggling he will do his best to walk you through it. Only tests and quizzes so try and do as best you can on the quizzes cause they do add up. Slow grading so keep an eye out on your grade. Logic turned out very hard but very fun.

for Mind Brain Philosophy don't bother buying the 90$ text book, all the readings are easily found on google for free.

Eric is easygoing, funny, and knowledgeable. Since this is an intro-level class, he doesn't grade harshly. But class discussions will give you a headache. I feel like discussion should be more moderated and strucutred to avoid a few students' pointless rabbit holes when other students want and need to focus on the actual course material.

Logic was super fun. It made a sense to me, but a lot of people struggled in the class. Saidel's a quirky dude but he can be snarky at times. Really fun guy to talk to outside of class. His grading is very fair. Do ALL of the HW even though it's not graded, cuz quizzes and tests are usually easier than the HW.

Saidel is my guy! I've taken 2 of his classes and he is hilarious. He's makes you work for the grade but he is always consistent and very transparent. If you are looking for an easy A then he ain't for you. But if you are into philosophy then you should take one of his classes. He's really smart and always willing to talk. Great professor!

He's very funny and loves engaging with his students which makes lectures MUCH more interesting. The class is very paper-heavy but they're really manageable.

Professor Saidel was great. It was clear that he enjoys teaching the material. It is clear what he expects out of students and will definitely work with you if you don't understand the material. It was a difficult class but it was definitely rewarding.

Saidel is very knowledgeable and passionate about the mind body problem. Any question that is thrown at him, he can answer it in terms of what any philosopher of different theories would say. He is a bit of a tough grader but does offer substantial feedback. He is very approachable and is able to make class time enjoyable. 3 essays and 1 project.

This is a challenging class. However, Saidel is undoubtedly the funniest professor I have ever had and provides a lot of resources to improve, so you're in good hands. I loved this class, and if you're at all interested in what it explores and/or just want a class with a fun professor and a challenge, then this is a good pick.

When he says do the homework to pass, DO THE HOMEWORK TO PASS. Learned the hard way and din't try till the end of the semester. Professor is a great guy and wants you to pass so ask questions during class, but really do the homework.

Eric is truly an amazing professor and an incredible character. He certainly makes you work and keeps you on your toes, but it is all for your benefit of learning and growth as an individual. His courses are mind expanding and his brain curates amazing intellectual challenges to contribute to your overall development as a being. He is the greatest!

Took intro to logic with Professor Saidel and absolutely loved it! There are lots of complaints about the reverse lecture style and about intro to logic in general, but honestly all you need to do to get an A in the class is to put effort into the homework and watch his short (less than 10 min) lectures. Does not require any previous phil knowledge

Saidel is an amazing professor and this class quickly became my favorite to attend; I would've given him a 5 if it weren't for how late he returns essays. Class is divided into three units, each culminating in a 5-7 pg essay. multiple prompts to choose from for each essay. participation and attendance:10% Group project and lecture: 15% 3 essays:75%

Prof Saidel is intimidating at first, and the reverse lecture style of the course can be off-putting at first, but he is one of the most approachable profs at GW in my opinion. He is always open to talk to students about anything, really pushes students to grow. If you do the homework and keep up with the lectures/content, you will do well.

This class is very challenging. He's very clear and open about that on the very first day of class. Doing the Homework and asking questions is the only way to ensure you pass. Practicing consistently is the name of the game. Saidel is always there to help but you gotta carry the weight of doing the problems to know which areas you aren't getting.

Saidel is a really good professor and really cares about all his students. The class is tough but he tells you what you are getting into on the very first day. The reverse lecture style is confusing at first but after a bit you get used to it. The difficulty of this class is manageable because of how good he is.

The perfect guy for how difficult Logic is. Be sure to ask questions about literally anything you're even slightly confused about because he does a great job at making the material accessible if you're having trouble with something. Also just very funny and sweet

Intro to logic: Saidel organizes the class in the best way to learn logic. Lecture videos are well done and the in-class HW review is helpful. Most important: textbook HW questions are easier than quiz/test ones. If you're getting ANY textbook questions wrong, you need to keep practicing. If you're good at math, it'll be easy enough. Fun guy.

He is the best professor I've had at GW. It is obvious that he cares about his students. Logic is tough, but you'll be fine if you show up and work hard. Incredibly accessible outside of class. Won't be an easy A; he'll make you work for it. I highly recommend taking a class with Eric Saidel before you graduate

He says do the homework, and he means do the homework. He is open to questions and accessible outside of class, and generally a good teacher overall. Class time is used to answer questions and address student concerns. Such a good professor, absolutely recommend.

While the class isn't hard to pass, it is very difficult to get an A, especially if you're from a philosophy background and not math. Don't take as elective if you're just interested in philosophy because it will likely drop your GPA. However, earning an A is possible if you do everything Saidel says. He really wants his students to be successful.

I took this class and his logic class, and I loved both. Logic was hard, but if you like logic puzzles, it won't be too bad. mind/brain/ai was also super fun, but be prepared for very harsh but very helpful feedback on papers. He will give the harshest possible criticisms of your ideas in class, even if he agrees with those ideas. he's funny though

This class is hard, but you will be fine if you do the work. You take weekly quizzes, 2 midterms and 1 final which isn't cumulative. It's flipped classroom style, but you get adjusted to it fast. Eric WANTS you to succeed, but he doesn't spoon-feed you answers. This class was very fulfilling and one of my favorites to take at GW.

I love professor Saidel. My fav prof thus far. His class is difficult, but he gives you the tools to succeed. You really need to do the work and stay on top of the homework in order to be successful in intro to logic, but don't let that scare you. He is a great professor and makes class fun. Just do the work and put the effort!

Professor Saidel runs a challenging but rewarding logic course. It requires consistent effort, but he's very accessible and cares about student success. Using unstuck study and the textbook are key to doing well.

literally the goat, my fav ever. honestly the class isnt as hard as people make it out to be and hes probably the best possible professor for intro logic that could plausibly exist. just dont be dumb and do the homework

This class is hard, but Professor Saidel is extremely good at explaining things and cares a lot about his students. If you pay attention and practice the material, you'll do just fine. Skip class or the homework, and you'll fail. He's also hilarious. If you're gonna take logic, take it with Saidel.