Dr. Jacoby is a great professor. It's an easy A if you do the work and read.

Boring class, but he is willing to help his students, tests are all essay

easy C, but an impossible A, Grades very hard, your answers on tests must be prefect.

Wonderful class, but you better study. Grades very hard. Very helpful professor, the study guides before the tests are a plus.

Really good teacher. If you get a bad grade you have to be lazy and of lower IQ. He gives study guides before tests (and the guides are VERY similar to tests). You can fill the study guide out before the test and he'll make sure the answers are right.

Great teacher, but the class itself is very difficult. He'll help you the best he can, give you study guides, but the amount of stuff you have to know is ungodly. If deep thinking is not your scene, beware.

Philosophy is hard in general but he explaines it very well and gives good examples. It you like to think, take this class.

Knows what he is teaching inside and out. Expects detailed answers on open-ended exams, but provides excellent study guides. Does all he can to work with you outside of class as well on your grades. Drops lowest exam, also, which helps.

I got a C but it was because I was lazy and didn't study. He is very clear in explaining what you have to know for the tests but there is a substantial amount of information to memorize. Study and attend class and you'll get an A.

What a great teacher! Very easy to understand and helpfull as well. Does not tolerate talking and disrespect in class. Take him, you won't regret it. Rock on Jacoby:)

I loved this teacher. He is very clear on what will be on the tests. Will go out of his way to help you. Passonate about the class and loves to teach it. Do not drop him. Do study guides and you will fly through

Let me tell you about his tests, you will think you did really good, and you will get the test back and it'll be a 50 or lower. He is very keen on details. If you are an average student, don't take him.. take Hull.

Good teacher. So long as you know everything on the somewhat short study guides and understand it then you can do well on his tests. He will help you fill out the study guide during his office hours.

He is awesome! Clear and helpfull as well-not a hard class at all if you study.Don't understand how anyone could've gotten anything below B in his class. Would take him again:) He's the reason I like Philosophy!!!!

He is a great professor. His test are all essay so you better study. He does give out study guides and these really help if you read the material. No attendance policy but the class is easier if you attend.

Jacoby's awesome! His tests are essays but that just means you have to understand everything he talks about in class and whats on the shortstudy guides. Makes philosophy interesting. TAKE HIM!

He was a good teacher overall. Class can be boring sometimes but you know exactly what will be on the test. He is a tough grader but if you have the main idea you will be fine.

Take him, he is awesome, and very helpful. Show him that you care about what he is lecturing

In my opinion Jacoby was a pretty descent prof. Just as long as you go to class on a regular basis and know whats on the study guides you should do fine. He also let us drop our lowest test grade, which saved my butt!

You notice that everyone rates the easy teachers highly and the tough teachers lowly. What does that tell you about the students here? Jacoby demands a lot from us, but he's a fine and dedicated teacher.

Really stuck in his views. Considering he taught logic, he sometimes lacked it. Trick with his class is to explain things the way he wants, make sure to show him your study guide and essay before you take the test, makes it easy.

Lets you drop lowest test grade!

A little on the "proud" side but he's helpful. he gives study guides before every test and if you go see him, he'll basically give you the answer. Just pay attention and take notes you'll easily gat a A or B.

Intro to Ethics with Jacoby was WONDERFUL! I'd suggest him to anyone! These guys with horrible comments probably never went to class, or slacked off!! His tests are DIRECTLY from his notes, he gives you a study guide AND drops the lowest test. You'd have to be really stupid not to do well!!

I've taken Jacoby for two semesters now, phil 1110 and 1175. It is definitely a challenging class, and you have to study very hard for his tests. no attendance policy, but you better go anyways or you'll for sure fail. his tests are straight from the notes, so take down very detailed ones!

i dont know what these people are talking about when they gave him such a bad rating. all u have to do is go to class and and do the study guides. the tests come STRAIGHT from the study guides...if you dont understand something and go to his office he is more than happy to help. i got an easy A

my favorite teacher. as long as you go to class he is willing to help you and explain things until you understand. tests are directly from lectures and notes word for word east a's if you pay attention

Great guy, great teacher.The material he teaches is hard, but he does his best to make it understandable and is very patient w/ people who don't get it. He lets you drop lowest grade (not final) on a test-great policy! Tests come straight from guide. Take him & talk in class.Take notes-they help.

MEMORIZE, MEMORIZE, MEMORIZE! write down everything to keep from falling asleep, even things you think aren't important cause they will be on the test. Then memorize teh sentences and break up the paragraphs. Dont have to understand to get a "B" He's not that bad.

great teacher and will do all he can to help you if you ask. he is hard but you are better for it in the end.

I'm in his class now, He's a brilliant brilliant man. Just his class is hard the material is raw, and the tests are INSANE!! take him if you are good at memorizing and taking your own notes, and especially if your a test taker..

OMG IT WAS SO EASY!!! Alot of the students were first and second year students who arent use to studying yet, but if you go to class and do his study guides it is a breeze. He gives out the EXACT questions that will be on the exam on the study guides, if you dont know the answers you can go to his office and he will answer them for you.

The people who think Dr. Jacoby is hard are dumb. I made an A on EVERY test for two semesters. All you have to do is regurgitate everything he says on his exams. It's that simple.

You either love Jacoby, or you hate him. The class consisted of lectures and taking notes. He strongly encourages participation, and your grade WILL reflect if you do or not. He makes himself available outside of class frequently. His tests are taken word-for-word off the notes given in class. If you take notes, you should be ok.

If you come to class, and if you take notes, and if you actually participate in the discussions that take place then you should make no less than a B. His tests are DIRECTLY from his study guides, which he offers to go over with you before the test to make sure you have acceptable answers. He's a great guy, and I loved his class.

I took his philosohpical concepts in biology class, and loved it. There is no attendance policy and he even let me make up a missed test. I got a B. He gives a study guide before hand and goes over it. Read the text assigned, you'll do fine. I've signed up to take his ethics class this spring.

This class is not too hard. He is a very nice and funny man. As long as you go to class and take notes, you'll be okay. If you don't go, at least go the day he gives out the study guide and goes over it. The tests are a little tricky with things like "all of the above, none of the above, A&C, etc." Overall, not too difficult and pretty interesting!

Firstly just because it is a intro course does NOT make it easy. He does fairly well going over material, going to class is not manditory but is a must. I missed 2 classes all semester, i asked a question durring a review he said "I guess you should have come to class." The second time I flipped and told him off. Have to be his pet to get help.

The man has the ability to make philosophical theories very intelligible and lucid. Only the sane will do well in his class because you must be engaged in the course. You cannot blame the prof. If the masses find philosophy puzzling then it is not the prof. Trust me Jacoby knows what he is talking about and can put things in lay men's terms.

Everyone who says he is "hard" is probably the people who don't come to class. If you go to class regularly and take notes, you will do well. He gives examples that help in understanding. He ENCOURAGES people to come to his office before the test and he will help you with anything you don't understand. Great Professor! Take his class.

he is really hard!! his class is easy theres no homework but even with the study guide his tests are IMPOSSIBLE take someone else if you can!!

Go to class if not mandatory. take good notes. read the sections asked to. the tests are tricy, so need to study and understand material. he is willing to help. extra credit is given sometimes. reading and taking notes isnt enough, you really need to understand the material in order to do good on the test.

You have to write down everything he says and read the chapters very carefully. He's an ok guy but this is just a hard class. I wouldn't recommend it unless you like to argue with a teacher who has an opinion about everything.

atttendance is very important, as well discussing in the class i think what helped me in this class was i will discuss even if it did not make sense to some but it definitely did on my grades. write everything Dr. Jacoby says it will show in the test. He is not a bad teacher; class is hard i must say but i'd rather be in a class as such that an eas

He is a Ok teacher. He will give you extra help in his office if needed. He likes people who speak up in class. Only four tests. The tests are confusing sometimes. Take really good notes! He will kick you out of class for using cell phones, so dont!

If you're not interested in the subject, I wouldn't recommend him because his lectures may be hard to sit through. I personally thought he was very interesting to listen to. There are only four tests, and attendance is not mandatory. Definitely read the chapters, and highlight the topics he stresses in class.

He is helpful in office hours. His study guides are very helpful for the tests. If you don't miss more than 3 classes he gives you 5 points on your final grade. Classes are not exciting but he is a great teacher.

He makes the material easy to understand. only 5 exams. if you come to class pretty regularly its an easy class. reading the book helps too, it puts philosophy in lameons terms

Great teacher! I find philosophy boring and hard to understand but Jacoby is great able making the material clear. He gives study guides and is willing to help you! Go to class and you will do fine.

He is incredibly clear and tells everyone what he expects you to know on the exams. He is entertaining and provides great ways of think of philosophical problems. he is the reason I am going to minor in Philosophy. If you are taking the intro, def take him!!

I had my doubts going into this class, but overall its been fairly easy. You must take notes and read the book to pass his test. The test has only 20 questions, but the majority of them are right off the study guide, which he goes over the day before the test. Plus if you miss less than three classes he'll give you 5 points on your final grade.

Dr. Jacoby is very passionate about what he teaches. Thought I didn't find this class very interesting, he was very helpful and class was not terribly difficult. If you go to class, and take the notes you'll do fine. The Study guides are extremely helpful. I would recommend him.

Jacoby was not the greatest of teachers, but he teaches a very hard subject. I personally loved him. The class? Well not so much. He is very helpful though, you can go to his office at anytime to go over study guides. We had 5 tests with 20 multiple choice. ONE TIP: when hes lecturing he looks around the class. MAKE EYE CONTACT. It made him like me

If you go to his office hours whenever possible he will really admire you. TALK IN CLASS! He loves that, even if you're wrong! Great guy- he wants to help you.

Really nice teacher. Really recommend going to class taking good notes. Write anything and everything he says, read the book so the material is easier to understand. If you miss 4 or less he gives you extra credit. He makes this class interesting. Really recommend taking him.

I LOVED THE CLASS! Even though I got a C.... lol. READ THE CHAPTERS he assigns. Read before class and after class. The chapters are only like 4 pages long,its nothing. The study guide matches the test exactly. Go to his office hours! He will remember your name, and like you. SO DO IT! uhhh he's pretty funny, listen to him in class....

Dr. Jacoby is by far one of the best professors at ECU. He really cares about the subject that he teaches and wants you to do well in his class. If you go to class and read the chapters (they're not long) you'll do just fine! You can ALWAYS go to him for help and he'll do his best to help you out. Take him!

He is a great professor who is very enthusiastic about what he teaches! You can't use your laptop or have your phone out, but the class isn't long so its really not a big deal. Come to class, listen, take notes and you will do fine! If you are struggling read the book and go to office hours, he wants you to succeed!

Dr. Jacoby was one of the best professors at ECU. He is truly passionate about the subject and easy to follow during lectures. Read, go to class, and take notes and the tests and finals will be easy. He also makes study guides which are very helpful. He also offers extra credit for easy things like going to class and no cell phone disruptions.

Dr. Jacoby was an amazing professor. I loved his class. I dropped PHIL1000 last semester and took a chance in this class. It was so much easier than the intro class. While he is lecture heavy, Dr. Jacoby makes sure you know the material for his tests. He sends out a study guide about a week in advance of the tests and always has his door open.

Everything he lectures is in the book. You dont necessarily need to attend class but youre only allowed 9 absences before you drop a letter grade

I think that given the circumstances, Dr. Jacoby is the one of the best PHIL professors to take at ECU for PHIL1175. At times, he can be pretty intimidating. If you attend all his classes, read the book, and pay attention, you should make a good grade. He really covers the material well. The only grades are tests which is what makes the class hard.

There are only five tests including the final, those are the only grades. All of the tests were straight out of the study guides so make sure you do them and read the text. He does do an extra credit assignment at the end which boosted my grade. Make sure you attend class because he will tell you test questions and tells you what to take note of.

He is honestly one of my favorite teachers! His class is hard but the kids that failed are the ones that didnt read his book or didnt go to class . If you do what he says its really an interesting and good class. Lectures carry on for a while but hes always open to office hours which i have went to many of them .

Class is boring lecture and the book is helpful for tests. 4 test and gives study guide. Use quizlet to fill out study guide bc its very similar to the test. A lot of this class is common sense. I would recommend taking Jacoby if you have to take this class. He gives some occasional extra credit throughout the semester.

His tests are really easy. All you need to do to pass is pay attention and participate in discussion during lectures and do the assigned readings. His lectures can be boring when he reiterates the same easy points over and over again, but I found them enjoyable otherwise.

Dr. Jacoby is not horrible! He cares about your grade and encourages you to come to office hours so he can help you. Your final grade is determined by 4 exams. The lowest one is dropped. He lectures the whole class so you write notes as he speaks. I didn't go to class as much as I should've and missed notes and did poorly on tests. Lecturestests.

Its been a while since Ive taken this class but I personally really enjoyed the lectures. Pay attention, show up to class, read the material, and theres not much else to it. If youre an open minded person this class will be an easy A.