4.8

Henry Maklakiewicz

Philosophy - Florida International University

4.8
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

If you try your best you will definitly pass

PHI2600 - 5.0 rating

Excellent lectures and discussions

PHI2600 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

46%

Textbook Required

80%

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Predicted Grade

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A+ (7)
A- (5)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 29 reported grades
A: 15
A+: 7
A-: 5
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
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Hilarious (3)
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Reviews (84)
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PHI
Nov 10, 2004

Smart, young, sophisticated, and funny. And is definately an "eye candy" professor!

4.0
3.0
PHILOSOPHY
Jan 3, 2005

this guy is awesome he actually cares and hes super good looking

5.0
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PHI2600
Apr 17, 2005

Good teacher and very helpful. Made the class fun and easy.

4.0
2.0
PHI2600
May 14, 2005

Not a class i was intrested in, but good professor, made the class fun, and overall, GOOD

5.0
1.0
PHI2011
Jul 19, 2005

He doesn't go off into tangents, is clear, class is super easy as long as you attend you should get an A. Also he is a hottie so you shouldn't have a problem showing up to see him!

5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Sep 1, 2005

He is extremely clear in lecture and very fair grading. Makes class actually fun, and intersting, every1 knows how boring phylosophy could be, but with someone that HOT, and I mean HOT! ....teaching! is very hard to fall asleep! u Go Mr. Mack!

5.0
2.0
INTROTOETHICS
Sep 25, 2005

Great Teacher not hard at all for someone who hates writing, as long as you can pay attention and during the final you basically restat what he says in class then ur good. SOmetime we read the chapters in class with him. I didn't read much just studied off my notes.

5.0
3.0
INTROTOETHICS
Nov 13, 2005

An amazing teacher. Fair, smart, interesting, and funny. So hot.

5.0
1.0
PHI2006
Nov 14, 2005

such a good teacher.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Dec 22, 2005

Yes, he's hot, but sometimes needy (kind of whiny at times) but all in a funny way. He talks faster than you can write. He's fair and definitely great on the eyes! WOW! Funny, interesting and helpful with interesting jokes/stories. HOT!

5.0
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PHI2600
Jan 11, 2006

Mr. Mack is the most intelligent professor that teachs here at fiu! I came to class thinking ethics was about proper dining and learned so much more. This class is wonderfull and is reallu opens your mind up. He is also very caring about his students, if you show effort and attentiveness then you should do well!

5.0
5.0
PHI2600
Apr 25, 2006

THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER WE TRULY NEED MORE LIKE HIM AT FIU. AND YES LADIES HE IS SUPER GORGEOUS. SAD TO SEE HIM GO. I WAS A PLEASURE TO TAKE HIS CLASS I LEARNED SO MUCH.

5.0
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PHI2600
Apr 25, 2006

This guy has an incredible way of making you believe in the material you are learning. He should probably be a preacher or something. I really wish he could teach every class. He was a little intimidating at first but turned out to be the most helpful professor I have ever had. Never a boring class, even when the topics are "supposed" to be boring.

5.0
5.0
PHI2600
Apr 25, 2006

The best professor I have ever had. Kind of a tough grader though.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Apr 25, 2006

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PHI2600
Apr 25, 2006

Prof Mack is an amazing professor. This was the first class that i have taken that i actually enjoyed going to.

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Apr 29, 2006

great teacher, made the class extremely interesting. not alot of work, sucks 4 u guys cuz this is his last semester at FIU

5.0
2.0
INTROTOETHICS
May 3, 2006

Great teacher is clear about what he wants. Quizzes are eay to pass if you pay attention in class. YOU MUST SHOW UP!

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
May 4, 2006

Awsome teacher, one of the best I've had, you have to go to every class, but he makes it interesting. Just study your notes, pay attention and you should get a good grade, very fair grader.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
May 5, 2006

This is a great teacher. He covers the material well, and he's really funny.

5.0
2.0
INTROTOETHICS
May 8, 2006

TAKE THis Guy

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Jun 8, 2006

Simply put, this guy is a great teacher. If you commit to the class and really want to listen you will leave with so much more knowledge on good, evil, God, and life in general. I learned so much from this class. very insightful. not an easy class by any means. tests are HARD. you must study otherwise prepare to fail. I highly recommend him.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Aug 3, 2006

This is Mendoza btw. Best and most informative class i have taken yet in college. A must for any student to really challenge themselves. Professor is beyond professional, beyond FIU in my op. Very well organized, easy going, and helpful. Just go to class and make your A.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Aug 9, 2006

This class has been the best part of my whole college experience. His class will open your mind and he will go deep into topics that most professors would avoid. He's a modern philosopher with an ancient view of ethics. There's a new level of enlightenment after every class.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Aug 17, 2006

He's an AMAZING professor, & I feel sorry for all students who didn't get to take him. Last spring he told me he was leaving FIU and I HOPE he changed his mind - lectures are great and very captivating. You don't only learn about philosophy, you learn about yourself in his class. Arguably, one of the most intelligent professors I've ever had!

4.0
3.0
PHI2600
Jan 9, 2007

This guy is great. Easy to talk to, helpful, really seems to care and have a connection with students. Very good proff. very interesting views, knows how to express himself. Does not make class hard, although he tries to impose the "right" view on u. But I agreed with him. Not to mention he's a total hottie & good eye candy.

5.0
5.0
PHI2600
Jun 2, 2008

Great professor! Loved him!

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Apr 5, 2011

INCREDIBLE CLASS! Definitely review notes and readings daily in order to stay on top of it, but not impossible. Opened my eyes to the world. Super knowledgeable. HOT. Would take any class offered by him. A challenge for sure, but you'll be glad you took it. :)

5.0
4.0
PHI2600
Apr 26, 2011

MACK is AMAZING! one of FIU's best. He makes the material understandable, always prepared, and clearly stated. He does not allow the student to lose the key insights of the philosopher however. Great class! Take him!

5.0
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PHI2600
May 27, 2011

If you want to learn an immense amount of information while having fun, take Mack's class. He is my favorite professor I have had so far, incredibly intelligent, insightful, understanding, witty and a great sense of humor! Always has answers to questions, engages students, always reviews over topics you do not understand.

5.0
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PHI2600
Jun 24, 2011

Amazing teacher, take him!

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Jun 27, 2011

Awesome teacher. Awesome person. Really glad I took his class

4.0
4.0
PHI2600
Jul 28, 2011

Very motivation and enthusiastic professor. So sexy too :)

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Aug 3, 2011

One of FIU's finest. Helpful, clear and actually entertaining. I took his first year law seminar too, hugely influential. Great professor.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Aug 9, 2011

I really don't care for Philosophy or Ethics, so honestly I didn't really enjoy this class. He tries to be interactive, but he doesn't make you feel very comfortable when you speak. Tests are fairly easy- if you have any common sense. A midterm, research paper, and final- nothing else. Very contradicting and annoying subject.

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Aug 12, 2011

This guy was helpful, informative, and clear!!! AMAZING PROFESSOR! I DON'T know what the heck the last two comments are talking about!!! Mack was great. He helped me formulate my essay, met with me to re-read the readings, all you need to do is ask! Fantastic class. Thanks Mack!!!!

5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Nov 14, 2011

Good teacher and easy A. Just study the package he gives you. But, he has the tendency to randomly pick on people and ask their opinion on certain matters. This is okay but I am shy, I have a hard time. But he is a really nice guy. I'd recommend him.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Dec 7, 2011

He is an amazing professor, extremely intelligent and very helpful. For the class you only need a $10 course packet. Plus he's super HOT

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Dec 9, 2011

He is BEAUTIFUL. the class was interesting but pretty confusing with all of the contradictions. just show up to class and take a lot of notes and you will be prepared. he is funny and lenient. awesome teacher highly recommend him. As already mentioned we used a packet instead of a book.

5.0
4.0
PHI2600
Apr 17, 2012

Super helpful and clear. He seems to appreciate that it's an intro class. Philosophy is hard. You should attend class and keep up with the readings. He's easy to talk to. Funny too.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
May 4, 2012

easy class. got a b+ make sure to take a lot of notes and do good on term paper. very nice funny easy going guy. not a hard grader.

5.0
5.0
PHI2600
May 16, 2012

I ended up with a C+ but only because I deserved it. His class is no easy ride but it is one, if not THE best classes I've had at FIU. He's clear, funny and brilliant. He makes it interesting and easy to understand. Much reading and studying is required though!!! Don't be fooled. Miss ya Macky!!!

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
May 17, 2012

Dr.Mack is an INCREDIBLE and BEAUTIFUL teacher. He has a genuine passion for teaching and truly cares about his students learning. His methods of teaching are brilliant and his lectures are hilarious. You will not regret taking this class! Not to mention he has the face of an angel!

5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Jun 8, 2012

He's a cool guy and he is a hottie! At first I was intimidated by him but I gave it a chance and did the readings. It's not alot, he likes to discuss more then anything and he likes it when you show you did the readings. If you got a question wrong on the midterm, think about your debate cause he'll give points if you can show the contradiction.

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Jun 21, 2012

Awesome class

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Jun 24, 2012

He is a great professor! Make sure you go to class and take notes because if you don't you will be completely lost when taking the tests. Also, he is really hot.

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Nov 13, 2012

Very helpful, class was extremely interesting, and he is beauty.

5.0
5.0
PHH3200
Apr 22, 2013

took him for history of medieval philosophy. it was hard material. complicated but interesting topics. he's very accommodating and concerned about learning. smart prof though. good class.

5.0
3.0
PHH3200
Apr 29, 2013

Mack is a great guy. Very lenient and rather helpful guy. The material of the class was definitely not easy, but he helps you understand it better by sending summaries of the material learned once every few classes. Took him for another class as well that went great too. Go to class, don't be an idiot, and you will pass. I recommend Prof Mack.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Jun 22, 2013

He was very helpful and understanding towards his students. He made even the difficult subject matter easy to understand, I recommend this class to everyone.

5.0
4.0
PHI2600
Aug 8, 2013

Hilarious, brilliant, and actually cares about students. His lectures are really condensed and he goes fast. Bring a laptop and pay attention. All test questions come directly from the notes. One of FIUs best! Loved him.

4.0
1.0
IDH1931
Grade: A+
Apr 5, 2014

This freshman honor's class is overall pretty easy. He started off tough and scary but soon mellowed out and is now pretty chill about assignments. Interesting class although his talk on philosophy is kinda boring.

5.0
3.0
PHH3200
Grade: A-
Aug 10, 2014

His medieval philosophy course was challenging and interesting. He does a great job of keeping one's interest in the topics. He's laid back and informal, making it easy to ask questions and discuss readings.

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A-
Aug 10, 2014

I LOVE HIM. Great Professor! that's all I have to say. :)

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2014

Great intro class. He's super busy and is sometimes difficult to pin down but if you do the readings and participate in class you should be fine. Really interesting readings and lectures. A lot of responsibility is on you though to keep up.

4.0
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PHI2600
Dec 23, 2014

Teacher is a cool guy, really all over the place sometimes. There's a 50% of a sub teacher coming in for your class lecture. When he's there, gives good lectures. Maybe he had a lot on his plate this semester, but the Prof Mack was rather vague with assignments.

5.0
4.0
PHI2600
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2014

Professor Mack is a chill guy, easy grader, easy to talk to, but he makes you write!! If you try your best you will definitly pass. Attend your lectures because he will dumb down the readings since they're hard to understand. But I definitly recommend since he's a good professor and he actually cares about us you guys, so you will NOT fail!!

5.0
4.0
PHI2600
May 12, 2015

Learned a ton. Excellent lectures and discussions. He goes quick but if you keep up on the readings you're guaranteed an A. Exam was all essay.

4.0
4.0
PHI2600
Dec 16, 2015

This subject is hard BUT he made it so fun going to class! Always joking with us and he's young and hot too lol. I had trouble the entire semester but he always helped me out! He really cares about his students passing!!! Its not easy, he makes you work for it, but he definitely was the best professor for a subject so difficult!

5.0
4.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2015

For a subject I terribly hate, Mackie made it super interesting! As mentioned, go to class and he will definitely dumb down the readings and summarize them. Midterm & Final(cumulative) & 7-10 page term paper. Always there for you whenever you need help. Gave us a study guide prior to every exam and as long as you did it, you were good for the exam

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2016

He is a true teacher. If you try you will succeed. He is smart and humble and patient. I left the class with a tremendous respect for the man. Read a lot and had to put in a lot of effort but I passed with an A.

5.0
4.0
PHI3601
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2016

Its difficult to describe Henry Mak with 150 words. Rewarding course, lectures are as difficult as the reading and can help you develop a deeper understanding for life in general. Totally fluid and passionate speaker so he really sounds like an excerpt from greek philosophy around 350 BC but poetic at the same time. Super knowledgable on readings.

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
May 2, 2016

He's very funny, really hot, so sitting in class for 2 hours wasn't so bad. You definitely have to read but its actually interesting. Lenient on grades for the most part.

5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
May 6, 2016

One of the best classes i have taken so far at FIU. really interesting and if you put effort in it you can get a lot. You have to read, 2 exams, a few quizzes and one paper. He is phenomenal, makes the class really interesting. Totally worth it, take this class!

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2016
Would take again

Literally one of the best professors i have had. His lectures are amazing and the class is never boring. Class is pretty easy, consists of 1 research paper, midterm, final, and a quiz or two. He really knows what he is talking about. I would take his class again if i could!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2017
Would take again

SO NICE. like wow. he gives a good review and if you study the review you will pass the test. only 2 test, 1 paper, and a few quizzes. Very understanding, Will pass everyone if they try! Super easy grader. A blessing of a teacher.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
1.0
PHI2006
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2017
Would take again

One of the best professor at FIU. He made the class super fun and interesting. A lot of reading but interesting. 2-3 group quizzes, mainly on true or false. Midterm and a final and he provides study guide for those and if you focus on the study guide then you will definitely receive an A. One final research easy super easy don't sweat it.

Inspirational
5.0
4.0
PHH3700
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2017
Would take again

Legit like wow. entertaining and super knowledgeable about the topics. Take this guy if you can.

3.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This is not an applied ethics class, it's a theoretical ethics class. So beware. It's not at all what you think unless you are a philosophy major or you really want to know about the background of ethics and it's specifics. I personally got really bored and if you want an easy A, take someone else because it will be a waste of you time ....

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PHI2006
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2017
Would take again

A big overview but the dude knows what he's talking about. interesting class but you have to read to really get a lot of out it. I never minded his style though, super chill.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PHI2006
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2017
Would take again

Very chill professor, lenient and funny. His class is interesting and he doesn't require much work. Easy grader. Laid back. Take him

Get ready to read
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
May 3, 2017
Would take again

phenom.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PHI2011
Grade: A
May 3, 2017
Would take again

At first this class may seem overwhelming since the professor asks that you read a lot.. but you dont have to because his lectures sum up everything you need to know (so it's very important that you go). Group quizzes, a couple 1 pg papers and a final 6 pg essay. If you go to class then it's an easy A. Take him.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Jun 20, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Mack was pretty lenient and knows what he's talking about, although sometimes he comes off as a bit pretentious. He is conventionally attractive, I won't deny. He's simple and to the point, his lectures sum up the reading, and his tests aren't very hard, and the papers are all pretty simple. Pay attention and ask questions, & you're gucci

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2017
Would take again

What she said below. Mack is great. The only bad thing is that you can't afford to miss a class. You get behind and he often assigns things and clarifies things, so just suck it up. Plus he's funny and lectures are interesting anyway. So it aint bad.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2018
Would take again

Hes a very nice man. The class pretty much is just a midterm essay test and a final essay test, with an extra credit essay. You need to make sure you do well on those, however he is an easy grader so in order to pass you literally need to write your opinion and make sure the definitions are correct.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

He's great! We only had 3 posts online (500-700 word min), 1 quiz, a midterm and final. He literally gives you a copy of the midterm to take home and study. We had only one quiz this semester (he cancelled the other one) and we did it as a group. He really wants everyone to pass and get the credit plus his lectures aren't long. He's a cool guy

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Clear grading criteria
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5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2019
Would take again

Honestly, best class ever. 3 discussion posts, like 2 quizzes that we did as a group, and his lectures are cut in half. Super cool guy, and he's a bit funny, though pretentious. Would take him again, and textbook was honestly not needed, you could google the definitions and pass.

Respected
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2021
Would take again

The only assignments you have in this class are writing assignments. There are no tests, quizzes, nor midterm/final. I finished the class with an A, and be ready to read a lot from the textbook in order to be successful.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
1.0
PHI2600
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Take this prof he is super easy and super understanding. All the assignments are based off the book but there is no tests just some discussion posts and a final essay.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2022
Would take again

Six papers throughout the semester on class readings, book report is the final. Don't buy the textbook, most philosophy articles/books can be found online. Lengthy word minimums and lots of writing (it's a GRW course), but prof. is not a hard grader and can be flexible with minimums. Prof. was super easy to reach and understanding of late work!

So many papers
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

I finished this class with a 100. Ethics involves a lot writing but it is not difficult. No midterm or final exam. Just a final paper (only 1500 words). Professor Mack answers emails very quickly!

5.0
2.0
PHI2600
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

He was super flexible with late work. He grades everything 100 as long as you do it. You can go under the word count and hell give u 100. The material is actually super interesting. There are no tests. The final is a book review and you get to choose the book. 10/10

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
PHI2600
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2025
Would take again

Not easy to reach, sent a message once and never heard back. It's a GRW class so lots of writing for every assignment. Not too many assignments but the writing minimum is long. Have to reply to classmates or your grade will be impacted. Be ready to write & you have to read the book for the assignments and quote the book.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

46%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
A+ (7)
A- (5)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(0)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 29 reported grades
A: 15
A+: 7
A-: 5
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Gives good feedback (5)
Respected (3)
Hilarious (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
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PHI

5.0

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INTROTOETHICS

5.0

(4)

PHH3200

5.0

(3)

PHI3601

5.0

(1)

PHH3700

5.0

(1)
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PHI3601

4.0

PHH3700

4.0

PHH3200

3.7

PHI

3.0

PHILOSOPHY

3.0

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