3.6

Harold Brown

Philosophy - Pace University (all)

3.6
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

30

4

21

3

19

2

5

1

8

What Students Say

Drink a shot of experso and you'll be okay

PHI110 - 5.0 rating

Logic isn't exactly a class you take for fun unless you are crazy

PHI253 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

67%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
A- (4)
A (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 6 reported grades
A-: 4
A: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (1)
Hilarious (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

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Ratings by Course

IVETAKEN

5.0

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PHI111

5.0

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HIS

5.0

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INT196V

5.0

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GRK101102

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

PHI11

5.0

PHI114

4.3

PHI130

4.0

IVETAKEN

4.0

PHI104

4.0

Reviews (83)
4.0
3.0
PHI110
Nov 14, 2001

Not a very easy grader but a nice person. He will grade well if you participate.

4.0
3.0
PHI113
Nov 14, 2001

cool guy. interesting classes.

4.0
4.0
PHI130
Nov 14, 2001

hes cool kinda tough, boring lect, but he took us to the museum

2.0
4.0
PHI114
Nov 15, 2001

nice guy boring class. It's a boring subject that he can't spice up!

3.0
5.0
PHI114
Nov 19, 2001

very tough grader but gives a lot of chances to improve your grade

5.0
1.0
PHI153
Dec 11, 2001

very interesting class

4.0
3.0
PHI113
Dec 19, 2001

Nice guy, teaches well and goes over everything, but can put you to sleep

3.0
3.0
PHI113
Jan 5, 2002

had him 4 honors,did little work good grade

5.0
3.0
PHI
Apr 9, 2002

Very cool, funny, brilliant teacher. Class is pretty easy and he's very fare.

2.0
5.0
PHI11
Apr 12, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PHI153
Apr 13, 2002

excellent

3.0
3.0
PHI116
Apr 14, 2002

Advise take another PHI before this one. Difficult papers, okay tests. Prof okay

5.0
2.0
PHI116
Apr 19, 2002

easy, sometimes boring, but overall, interesting and worth taking...learned a lo

5.0
4.0
IVETAKEN
Apr 24, 2002

Dr. Brown is awesome! One of the few professors I'll remember from college

5.0
2.0
PHI116
May 9, 2002

Nice guy

3.0
2.0
PHI116
Grade: A
May 21, 2002

Good prof. If you come to class and take good notes, you will get a good grade.

3.0
4.0
PHI104
Grade: A-
Aug 19, 2002

Very boring, you can easily fall asleep during lecture.

3.0
4.0
PHI153
Oct 18, 2002

cool man boring boring boring dont hate tha man hate the subject

2.0
4.0
PHI114
Oct 29, 2002

No Comments

4.0
4.0
PHI116
Nov 7, 2002

very intelligent, thinks & says he knowsitall, but interesting, take his class

3.0
2.0
PHI115
Nov 8, 2002

very interesting person - cynical and realistic, not an easy class though

5.0
2.0
PHI115
Nov 8, 2002

nice guy, can be a little boring but if you pay attention makes the book clear

3.0
4.0
PHI115
Nov 20, 2002

definitely take his class, very enjoyable (as long as you like the subject, duh)

5.0
3.0
PHI115
Nov 21, 2002

relaxed lectures, cool sense of humor, allows essay rewrites, hard readings.

4.0
5.0
PHI115
Dec 9, 2002

Admirable man. Challenging class but worth the experience.

4.0
3.0
PHI115H
Jan 10, 2003

Nice man, captivates you with the material. Tough grader with papers!

5.0
4.0
PHI111
Feb 3, 2003

Great guy and teacher if you can slow to his lecturing speed. Worth taking.

5.0
2.0
PHI153
Mar 7, 2003

Really nice professor. Fun to be in his class. The material is easy if you practice.

1.0
4.0
PHL
Mar 28, 2003

He's boring and mega slow!!! it's such a pain to sit through his lectures:(((((

4.0
3.0
PHI115
Apr 18, 2003

Loved the class but its not easy. Boring reading materials but interesting discussions in class. Pretty tough grader.

1.0
5.0
PHI
Apr 25, 2003

****in' liberal! states his views and lets only anti-war hippies talk in class!! horrable grader, and so slow that makes Marx and Machievelli boring!

5.0
4.0
HIS
May 1, 2003

Great, interesting, funny lectures. Very respectful of students. Tough grader and papers, but allows for rewrites and improvement. A+.

3.0
4.0
PHI116
May 3, 2003

I didn't like his teaching style at all. He was a hard and unfair grader in my opinion as well, but he did allow for rewrites. My advice is this: if you like Professor Mohl, you won't like Dr. Brown...I LOVE Mohl, hated Brown.

5.0
3.0
PHI153
May 7, 2003

Good professor. He makes the class pretty interesting. His grading is a little bit rigid but overall taking his class is worth it. Funny guy too

1.0
4.0
PHI
Aug 14, 2003

the way he teaches is not well at all. i don't like his grading system. don't take him.

1.0
4.0
PHI110
Sep 5, 2003

boring professor i have ever seen in my life. very stupid. its very hard to understand from his class. if u r good at writing then u may take his class.

3.0
4.0
PHI253
Nov 20, 2003

Very tedious grader but allows for a retake. Only way to get an A in the course is to ACE the final. Logic math courses are easier to get through than this. Oh yeah, attendance optional.

2.0
3.0
PHI110
Nov 18, 2003

drones on and on...nice guy but needs to learn to finish a topic in lectures before moving on to the next one...by the end of class he has run himself in circles so many times that he never actually answered his original question

4.0
2.0
PHI110
Dec 8, 2003

Overall, DB is a pretty cool guy but he tends to ramble and loses himself in his own thought processes. Allows rewrites. Grade is basically how well you do on final and final paper.

4.0
4.0
PHI253
Apr 5, 2004

Smart guy but needs to tie it in with class. Class is extremely boring and optional but if you dont go you wont know sh*t.

5.0
4.0
INT196V
Apr 20, 2004

Great guy and very amusing. Tough grader but gives rewrites. Very helpful!

3.0
4.0
PHI253
May 10, 2004

If you think this class is going to help for taking the LSAT, You're wrong. The material in this class is like the hardest geometry you could ever think of!! No word puzzles, only and I stress only, symbolizing!! It is soo boring

4.0
3.0
PHI253
May 16, 2004

Nice professor, helpful and understanding. He's fair.

3.0
3.0
PHI110
May 23, 2004

Cute, little, old man! Rambles on, starts new topics before finishing old ones, confused the hell out of me! Does allow for rewrites and its due anytime before semester is over.

5.0
2.0
INT196V
Jun 2, 2004

He's okay. He is ready to help you in every way he can and is a fair grader. Boring class though but I'm not really into philosophy.

3.0
3.0
PHI110
Oct 31, 2004

the doc is a good man, very nice, but i think the class is boring..you can do fine in the class if you focus while reading the material..if you don't, i don't think class discussion is that helpful.

3.0
3.0
PHI110
Grade: A-
Nov 3, 2004

yawn, sleepy

4.0
3.0
PHI253
Mar 31, 2005

Very interesting class. Material is a bit difficult but if you practice, you should be bale to do it. You do get a review sheet before each exam. Also, you can do extra credit to raise your grade.

1.0
4.0
PHILOSOPHY
Apr 7, 2005

Mean, obnoxious, boring. Do not take him!

5.0
2.0
GRK101102
Apr 28, 2005

Oopa! Take him for the tutorial on classical Greek

5.0
2.0
PHI110
May 3, 2005

He diverges from tangent often. Occasionaly his lectures get boring, however, I'll be the first one to admit that once in awhile I find myself giving him my utmost attention, especially when he discusses powerful somewhat relevant topics related to today's society.

5.0
2.0
PHI
May 10, 2005

Not much work at all. Negiotiable due dates. Fair grading. Many curves. Slightly boring lectures, but not a time consuming B at all.

5.0
3.0
PHI110
Jun 2, 2005

Very smart professor, although everyone around me looked like they were about to fall asleep due to boredom. Drink a shot of experso and you'll be okay.

5.0
3.0
ANYCLASS
Oct 1, 2005

if you want to learn philosophy...take a class with him!

2.0
4.0
INT197
Oct 26, 2005

you can drink 4 shots of expresso and still fall asleep.. the class itself is just a lot of reading its not that tough, but I'm not prepared for the miterm/final at ALL.. in the 3 and 1/2 hours.. we barely cover any material, but you're still expected to know it..

3.0
4.0
INT197
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 30, 2005

Class is boring as hell but he knows what hes talking about.

3.0
4.0
INT197
Nov 2, 2005

His classes are real boring and long. He doesnknow what hes talking about but doesnt present it in a nice way!

4.0
3.0
PHI253
Jan 13, 2006

Logic isn't exactly a class you take for fun unless you are crazy. I'm crazy. But, Dr. Brown is extremely helpful and knowledgeable of subject matter. Besides, even if you do poorly and ace the final, you ace the class.

1.0
3.0
PHILOSOPHY
Apr 18, 2006

Donot ever take this guy. He is a narcaleptic fool, who has been reading Plato for the last fifty years. Do not waste your time. Nobody likes him.

4.0
2.0
INT197B
May 4, 2006

He's a nice guy, very intelligent, but the tends to drone on and on about things that don't make a lot of sense. If you do all of the reading, he isn't horrible. He's willing to help you if you come to him for help. He grades fairly, too, most of the time.

5.0
2.0
INT196U
May 26, 2006

The class was interesting. Grades fairly. A lot of reading, but it is covered in the class so it is not a big deal.

5.0
3.0
PHI253
Aug 28, 2006

Take him for a comprehensive and engaging class. The guy isn't easy but it's definitly worth the effort.

3.0
4.0
PHI170
Dec 9, 2006

The lectures are in monotone and complex. He doesn't spend enough time on the difficult philosphers. There's a lot of reading but he discusses only parts of it in class. The exams are fair and reflect class discussions. The papers are challenging but he and the TA are very helpful when asked in advance. He's open to comments and participation.

5.0
3.0
PHI246B
Jan 31, 2007

People who don't like Dr. Brown are too stupid to be enrolled in college. Go home :)

4.0
4.0
PHI253
Apr 23, 2007

I've taken him twice before. He is a good teacher, who really knows what he is talking about. If you take him for Logic be prepared to be confused for most of the semester though. . . He does end up grading fairly.

5.0
3.0
PHI253
May 25, 2007

You won't know everything before taking the class, so you will have to do some work, but he will always be there to help. he was more patient than he needed to be when students didn't do the homework we were reviewing.

5.0
4.0
PHI170A
Oct 11, 2007

Very knowledgeable professor. Somewhat difficult subject matter, but he is very helpful and willing to meet with you if you ask. He also allows rewrites of papers if you do not get the desired grade. As long as you show improvement and effort you will have at least a B in this class. Takes some work (lots of reading).

4.0
1.0
UNV101
Jul 23, 2008

UNV 101 was very boring with him... he's very helpful and genuinely cares about his students, but UNV 101 was not interesting. One-on-one as an advisor he's helpful.

4.0
4.0
PHI196
Nov 16, 2008

Really nice guy, very understanding. Important to make a connection with him so that he knows who you are. However, he's a very hard grader, and a little difficult to understand. I would only suggest taking him if you have some knowledge and genuine interest in the subject.

5.0
4.0
PHI296
Apr 23, 2009

he's a really interesting and funny guy. Extremely sharp and witty. He will go on tangents some times but they're funny and he teaches a lot and well. Definitely take him, he is one of the best prof at Pace

1.0
4.0
PHI170A
Dec 7, 2009

If you want to hate your life every day for the whole semester then this class is for you! Horrible professor & horrible class! This Professor is so boring he would put a coke addict to sleep! If you want to enjoy your life then run and hide from this professor!!!! I got an B and I still HATED this class!

4.0
5.0
PHI253
Dec 24, 2009

He's a good professor and he knows what he is talking about, but take his class only if you are truly into the subject, meaning you are actually interested and are willing to put in some extra work. His handouts are very clear and the text helps a lot. Oh, if you get an A on the final, you get an A in the course.

4.0
4.0
PHI170
Apr 13, 2011

As much as I'd love to complain about the monotone and lack of interest that was projected onto me in the class, I can safely say that I havent bought half the books, and spent most of my time on facebook and still walked away with a B+. Redo all your papers if possible and ask questions, theres no way to fail him. As for interest, ... nope

1.0
5.0
PHI253
May 30, 2011

He is by far the worst professor I have taken here, the only class I have ever failed at pace, he makes the material so difficult to understand and teaches like you already know it with little to no help at all ... if you want to waste your time take him

4.0
3.0
PHI170
Nov 2, 2011

Very interesting professor. Can be 'boring' if you aren't that interested in the subject. 2 papers, Midterm, and a Final over the short books that you read. They are semi-difficult but he allows rewrites on everything so you can definitely get a good grade if you want one.

5.0
3.0
PHI297G
Jan 28, 2012

One of the sweetest people I've ever met. He's incredibly intelligent but doesn't care for bullcrap. If you are interested in philosophy, take Brown. He will change your life.

5.0
2.0
RES201
May 11, 2013

Dr. Brown is one of the most laid back professors. He is always trying to find a way to help his students. Plus he is passionate for philosophy and religious studies. Take him!

5.0
2.0
PHI296B
Jun 30, 2013

Taking Dr. Brown's class should be a rite of passage at Pace. Get ready to analyze texts! He appreciates it when students show interest. If you find yourself struggling with his papers, come to office hours and ask him for help. Dr. Brown is very personable. Years of teaching experience helps him relate to his students well.

3.0
3.0
PHI253
Grade: A-
Jul 4, 2014

Very intelligent man, but cannot teach or explain concepts well. In order to get through his class you need to read the book and his notes. There are two exams and a final. If you get an A on the final, you get an A in the class. His exams aren't easy either but he allows make-ups. He also has a few extra-credit opportunities so take advantage!

4.0
3.0
PHI170
Grade: A-
Nov 3, 2014

Dr. Brown's class is definitely interesting and funny, he goes off on a lot of tangents but the class is very laid back. If you take notes and read the readings once in a while, you will be fine.

3.0
3.0
PHI170
Apr 8, 2015

dr. brown is someone i would love to have as my grandpa. he's funny and a total genius. however he's not the clearest prof and he likes to go on tangents. did offer rewrites for all papers though which was nice. I hardly did any of the readings and still did pretty well.

5.0
3.0
GRK101
Oct 5, 2015

Dr. Brown rocks! I had him for Ancient Greek. He is very understanding that the subject matter is difficult and therefore makes the class more discussion and review oriented rather than assigning tests. A great teacher for a frustrating subject.

5.0
3.0
PHI113
Oct 4, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, easy to understand, lots and lots of lectures, good sense of humor. Grade will increase based on participation in discussions ( aka get on his good side).

Participation matters
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

67%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
A- (4)
A (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 6 reported grades
A-: 4
A: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (1)
Hilarious (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.49 avg change
Jun
Jul
Nov
Apr
Oct
Oct
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

IVETAKEN

5.0

(1)

PHI111

5.0

(1)

HIS

5.0

(1)

INT196V

5.0

(2)

GRK101102

5.0

(1)
+28 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PHI11

5.0

PHI114

4.3

PHI130

4.0

IVETAKEN

4.0

PHI104

4.0

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