Awesome course. Great professor. Highly recommend.

he's really funny!

Great teacher you will learn alot. Cracks jokes and most of them are funny. Not too hard if you read the chapters and take notes. He make you keep a journal of all the readings.

Always interesting to learn from another culture like his. He is a global person which makes his philosophy course cool. Dynamic person! Easy course

great professor! Fun class & he jokes a lot!!

He may be a little hard to understand at times, but his diverse background and the ways he gets you thinking make him a great professor. The daily "briefings" are a little pointless, but the class is easy and very enjoyable.

Good teacher, lots of reading but it pays of if you take notes and discuss things in class. Funny too.

He is the best teacher i had so far. He makes side jokes in class to make class more interesting and to get you thinking. It's better than straight up lectures. It's an entertaining class where you can learn a lot if you participate or just ask questions.

This guy rocks. Watched videos everyday along with some lecture and he tied it all together for us. He even has a sense of humor. Funny guy.

This Professor is cool. Easy to talk to. Time-to-time we see each other on campus and have a little chat

He's a pretty easy teacher. He doesn't grade hard at all. Just make sure you always take notes in your journal about each briefing. He had a good sense of humor, you can't take anything he says seriously.

A Very informative and entertaining class... I enjoyed it immensely... One of my favorite professors I've ever had...

Hugh was pretty easy. If you get less than a B in this class, it's because you don't do enough briefings. He was really passionate about what he taught, too. Good teacher.

He's really funny so he keeps the class interesting.

Participate! Make sure he knows your name! After all, if he doesn't know you, how is he going to grade you? He is very sarcastic, but just remember, its just sarcasm, so if you want to argue, remember to have valid proof and not just belief. These will get you an A.

Showing up half the time and doing about 5 hours of work for the whole class got me a b! People who showed up more got an A. Very passionate and funny. Remember that he's being sarcastic, though!

THIS DUDE IS SUPER EASY. TALK ABOUT STARBUCKS ALL THE TIME AND JUST DO THE JOURNAL.. JOURNAL IS ALL THERE IS JUST DO THE PAGE YOU ARE ASSIGNED AND TYPE IT THAT'S ALL IT TAKES TO GET YOU THAT A..

One of my favorite professors. Uses satire to make points and makes people participate.

HUGH-GO, this guy is the best... get on his good side and he is going to love you. Activly participate in class, answer his questions even if your wrong he is going to like that you have tryed. He jokes alot but DONT TAKE IT TO HEART

He is a great teacher, funny, and lets you think for yourself/experss your opinions. Then comes back with a reticical statement for you to think about or anser. The best teacher I have ever had. And the class is not even in my major.If you have him as a teacher you should consider yourself lucky.

"Did you say 'you' or 'Hugh'? I can't tell with your southern california accent..." This is the funniest professor I've had and I really learned a lot in his philosophy class. At first he seems hard to handle, but that's just an initial judgement. Stay longer and you'll learn to love him.

Very funny guy, not a class for sensitive people. Easy tests. Clear instructions. You give presentations on readings in the book (very easy). Interesting class. Great class discussions.

Hugh is hilarious. I took him a couple of semesters ago. He is awesome and very sarcastic. If you are sensitive he will puck on you so toughen up and take this class you won't regret it

He will argue with anyone and is very sarcastic. But, he really cares about his students. If you're sensitive beware. 5 open book quizzes, 5 class briefings, attendance/participation, journal, and research paper are what he grades on. Learned a lot from his course. Great Teacher highly recommended. Perfect class for anyone thinking about Law School

I was very intimidated by Hugh at first. He turned out to be my favorite teacher and learned SO much from his class, i would take any class that he taught. Take his class if you have the opportunity... and laugh off any of his sarcasm. His humor is classic.

Great teacher, makes you argue your beliefs and consider the others, Very good teacher. Easy class.

Just tell him you practiced proclaiming Jihad and got a snowcone-youll be on his good side. He will make fun of everyone and everything. be light hearted.

Hugh is an awesome teacher, he is very smart and successful, you will hear how he thinks he's better than everyone. He is funny, and likes to make fun of people, i would reccommend taking any class with Hugh

You'll think you don't like him on the first day but really one of the best professors ever. Really religious and political people beware...

Hugh is the****...take any class with him because he just strait up makes fun of all the idiots in class and actually teaches you something worth while unlike every other lame class.

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he was scary at first; but turs out he just shows videos and has us do briefings. At the end of semester; there is a journal we have to show him with the video notes, briefings and you have an input on what your grade is.

this is what I call a well educated professor.

likes to make fun of everyone but has pretty easy work load and assignments. also funny as hell sometimes

Great teacher, will go out of his way to help you. If you fail ur stupid, because its easy to make up assignments. He really gets you interested in the class discussions, plus he's super easy!!!

one of the best professors i have and will ever had. he is a well educated man who knows what he is talking about. as long as you can reason with him, you'll pass.

He is intimidating at first but it's all in good fun. He is nice but kind of arrogant- so he tends to dismiss those he disagrees with. But the class is easy, so just participate a little and he will like you.

hugh is awesome!! if you cant take a joke, dont take this class, participate in discussions, work load pretty simple, overall fun class and easy professor

The best professor i ever had! and coming from me thats saying alot. easy readings and presentations. makes philosophy easy to understand! tests are easy if read or at least paid attention to what he says which is easy cus hes a ****en crack up. other then that dont get on his bad side. YOU WILL REGRET IT, oh and he never loses a debate. n e v e r

Very funny. It seemed like he enjoyed his job and his students. Highly recommended.

He is super easy

Off the wall, extremely controversial. He will call you out on your mistakes or for any behavior. He is unusual but very funny if you have half a brain and speak English.

Full of life and experience. He's done quite a bit with himself and that inspires one to want to do more. Classes are always engaging and easy to look forward to. He is perceptive and insightful about his students. The kind of person that knows something about you without anyone having to state that, which he utilizes to help you through his class.

This professor is awesome. He is one of the first that teaches from both sides, and in the end you are left to come to your own conclusions. He doesn't push his political veiws on you like so many other teachers do.

The BEST professor I have ever had! He keeps things interesting and there is never a dull moment in class. He is very knowledgeable and incredibly intelligent. Take him!!! You will be impressed, if you have a brain.

although he does have an accent he usually has the students teach the chapters through 'briefings'. homework such as class notes book notes are complied in a 'journal' which is the notebook. pretty good class. all quizes on chapters arent gone over and open book. he likes to tease his students too. be open minded

Overall a good professor. He gets you to think, and the people who don't get that think that he's a jerk. He likes to crack jokes and has a dry sense of humor. You will need your textbook to do everything in class, the briefings are easy, and he grades easy on the notebook checks. Participate and be assertive and he'll love you and give you A's.

It is sometimes hard to read this teacher. But over all he is a good professor that just wants you to be aware of the things that surround you. As long as you look intrested in class and participate when asked, he will give you a good passing grade.

I liked the class! I had it at 7:30...get on his good side, if he knows your name, then that's GOOD. very understanding teacher and whilling to help:)

One of the best teachers I've ever had. He comes off kinda weird at first but if you stick it out it will definitely be worth your time. You will love him in no time.

TEACHER IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD!!! Makes fun of people first few days, but stick with him he is the easiest!! NO TESTS NO QUIZES WHAT SO EVER!!!! I couldn't believe it!! All you do is breifings a sum of the chapter, you only do 5 throughout the semester (just do powerpoint) and keep a journal, people didnt even show up and got an A!!! TAKE HIM!

funny guy

This professor is very sweet but the first day of class he will scare you to death. Many students wont be back the next day but it is worth staying just dont sit in the front. He jokes when he says you can only go to the bathroom ones. This class is very relaxing and he is very passionate about his subject. There is almost never homework.

This teacher will scare you off for the first day/week, then he starts the class. He gives out information on really wants a person to open their mind, thats really all. No tests or quizes, just a journal of all the notes you took/did in his class, he passes around a paper and asks for a check mark if you are there, EASY, UNIQUE, MATURE CLASS!! +++

He is really funny. You get used to his humor and if you participate its an easy A. A take home essay final. Make sure to have a good journal to get and A.

He will scare you the first day, but stick with it. It's the easiest A you will get in your college career. Sit in the front row and participate, make sure he knows your name. And if you want to make sure you have an A, give a power point for a briefing to the class. VERY EASY!!!

This guy is pretty mean the first week or two but the class is pretty easy. Keep your journal up to date, participate in class discussions, laugh at his jokes, and find examples for your mini-presentations. No tests. Final is an essay you prepare for and can write beforehand but must handwrite during test day.

This guy was awesome. That is if you can take a joke and aren't easily offended. People complain that he is controversial, but he makes you use your head, and thats pretty much the point of his class. Make it past the first week or two and set your cruise control. Loved this class. got and A-

He's a great professor! Very passionate! He picks on students because he likes them. When he calls you out in class its because you made him mad. Have an open mind and PARTICIPATE then you'll get an A in the class!

His teaching style will take some getting use to, but I absolutely loved this class. Go to class, actively participate, take notes and get an easy A.

Great teacher, just has a different teaching style. I will be taking another class with him just for fun and for the easy A!! of course!!

He will challenge you to make you think. If you participate enough so that he knows your name then you will get an A. Great teacher... His teaching style is different but it brings good debate...

You need the book. Pretend to take notes, or take them, but he won't collect them. He does collect Journals on the day of the final, put effort into those. Do work on the presentations, try and impress him early on and class will be easier for you. First impression will be very intimidating but does not stay that way. Don't be scared of him.

Good professor. Lectures can get boring, go to class and participate and you will get a good grade. The final is based off of the midterm and he gives you feedback on how to get a better grade.Very funny and has strong accent.

Afshari seems like a harsh teacher, but he really wants you to pass and his class is relatively easy.

One of my favorite teachers of all time. His teaching is very unortodox, which I like, but if you are the kind of student who just wants to go to class an get the work done to get an A, take another class. I can't believe people on here said his lectures are boring! His lectures are on some of the most important intellectual topics of our time.

he is very imtimidating on the 1st day of class but once you have a one on one talk he is really cool and easy going class was very intersting if you do all your briefings you are guaranteed an A...oh and do not dare say ummm in his class!

Cares about what he's teaching, but watch out, he believes hes God. Just sit back, shut up, and keep your eyes open. ask an occasional question, and be sure to communicate with him! stressful class, but easy.

Afshari is awesome. He can definitely be offensive if you take him too seriously, but overall he's a really cool guy. If you communicate with him and ask for help he'll show an interest in you a) as an individual b) as a student. I really enjoyed his class, got a great grade and always was laughing about something.

Brilliant guy but intimidating the first day of class. He is not afraid to pick on students who aren't taking notes, who yawn with their mouths open, or anything else that he thinks is ridiculous. So pay attention if you don't want to get picked on! Do all the work and at least 3-4 briefings if you want an A. I did only 1 briefing and got a B.

he is a very smart guy. he gets you to think about things at every angle. you have to turn in a notebook but as long as it looks semi complete you'll be fine. he seems confussing in the the beginning but it really is an easy class. just make sure to show up and take notes. two presentations and a notebook is your grade. no tests.

Easy professor, people think he's picking on them when he's really not! He's providing a potential counter argument for the student to disprove with their theory. Easy professor to work with, fun to talk to outside of class, easy A if you do your journal.

I like this guy, i really do, but he lied about his status to our entire class. he said he had 3 doctorates (he has a masters degree), he said he is a tenured staff here (he was an adjunct), and he always talks about having it so hard growing up, which may or may not be true, he is a cool guy, but dont believe everything he says w/o backing it up.

This was one of the most interesting classes I?ve taken so far at CSUSM. Getting an A in this class is simple if you participate and do what?s required he?s willing to help you if you ask for it. He looks tough but he is very kind and understanding.

pretty cool guy once you get to know him. he says some questionable stuff, but if you just keep your head down and work it will be good. work hard and you will do good, its really just like any other class. can be unclear at times, but if you ask him personally he will clear things up for you. good professor.

This class is way too easy. not a complete walk in the park but it does tend to get too boring. as long as the papers he asks for are done hes all good with it. the first day he does make it seem as though he will be the toughest out there but he really isnt at all. that class is the same routine every week read notes video. point less to attend :)

if you are well organized and do the readings, you should manage fine. he goes off on tangents most of the time, and makes you watch films to supplement the material. 2 presentations, one group. keep your journal typed and up to date and it's an easy A. i got sick in the middle of the semester, and he was very accommodating.

Great teacher.. Perfect professor to teach Phil. Got lost in crazy stories he tells . Easy class just do all the work he assigns and you will get an A

Many students from his classes dislike him and he often doesn't make much sense, but it isn't hard, just do the work. If you show up to class and seem interested by trying to participate and actively listening, he'll appreciate your effort (I was stopped by him in the hallway and thanked for my active participation). ALWAYS, ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS!!

Many students don't find him helpful or a good professor. I found his teachings very informative and he was willing to guide you in the right direction if you needed help. Most people take the class because they thought it would be easy and not need to show up. If you show up, read and participate you will do great in the class.

This professor is a really strange but super interesting. I truly enjoyed the class. The only problem is that his grading is very difficult to understand.

You read a chapter of the textbook and write about 1,000 words per week. Simple class, show up, keep up with the work, and you'll get an A.

He's a great teacher. I learned a lot from the class. I like that we can discuss things and still be respectful about other people's opinion. Just do the readings because he loves class discussion. His final was easy, the grammar didnt even matter.

At first I thought professor Afshari was kinda rude but then as time went along, I understood that he only wanted students to be prepared for the material in class. The work is not hard just do it and you'll do fine in class. As a person, he's really chill, polite and straightforward and make sure you are on his good side.

he is very interesting and funny he is helpfull aslong as you do the work you will pas the class

He seems strict at first but he not he's a good professor. Midterm is easy its a group paper not to bad. Every week you have to do a chapter summery APA format 300-500 word, and quiz on online open for two days Friday and Saturday. Just have to keep up with the summery and quizzes.

I loved Prof. Afshari, I definitely recommend taking him. At first, he comes off as rude, but he isn't. He cares about his students, and he wants them to pass his class. Do your work, and you'll pass with no problem. He often shares personal stories with the class, but it's just so we can understand the material better, and relate to it.

not bad

Professor Afshari at first seem intimidating . He will put you in the spot if your late. He is hilarious and nice man. Just show up for class, do the reading and youll pass.

Afshari genuinely cares about his students. Happy to help & grade your assignments on the spot if you ask. Class is textbook based, which made it boring at times. Ch. Sum. & Group Exercise (response) each week, each 250 wds min. Group midterm paper on Meno & Final on Phaedo. He loves to pick on people for "Uhs" & "Uhms" so don't take it personally.

great professor, the first week or so he comes off really mean and seems very strict. He is actually really nice though and super funny. You will have 2 assignments a week and one quiz every friday (online) if you stay on top of the work its fine. its just a lot of busy work but its easy. take him.

Book is mandatory and so is attendance. He gives two assignments per week and doesn't collect them until the end of the semester. Not too tough of a grader and in order for you to understand the topic of the week, he gives you a personal story. Great professor!

One of the most understanding and nice teachers ever. He is very easy going and is always there to help you if you need clarification or to better understand the concepts. His instructions are very clear and he has you engage in group participation activities. Be prepared to speak out in class and have class presentations. Really easy though.

Listen to everything he says and do it and you will be fine. Always get the homework done and you won't have to face the embarrassment of not knowing what is going on. Be professional when you are answering questions. He can be really nice and cool if you do what he says and cooperate but if you make him mad , he will get very mad.

One of my favorite Professors so far! While the class can get boring for time to time, he is such an amazing guy. He tries to make something as boring as philosophy fun. If you need to take a philosophy class, TAKE HIS!

Veeeery easy professor. Lectures are confusing mainly because they are so scattered and pointless. He really expects participation though and will get mad if no one is participating. Only have to write 2 pages a week and he grades them at the end of the semester. Also, the midterm and final are group projects. He is a very easy grader and nice guy!

really great professor super easy as long as you do your weekly summaries,group excise and online test every week. really easy to get an A in his class he's really nice and willing to help. He can be unclear sometimes but every week the same 3 assignments are due so as long as you do them you'll pass even if you have no idea whats going on.

Take this class. Easy A. Period. Nice guy. Homework answers are online.

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! he's really cool and funny as long as you do your weekly summaries and group summaries you'll be fine the quizzes are online and the answers or online too and the midterm is a group project and the final is open book.

Hugh is honestly a very inspiring professor. He expects what other professors would expect and that is your attention, and your dedication to his class. People dropped the first day because they thought he was too strict or gave so much homework, but the homework in the class is not hard. Weekly summaries and a group paper. TAKE THIS CLASS

He is very "Gucci" and does not waste time. He is extremely funny and outgoing. Usually is in a great mood and tells lots of interesting stories about himself. Just do your chapter and group summaries and show up for the credit!

I enjoyed having him as my professor. His class is super easy. All you have to do is the chapter summaries and group exercise. He is very good at explaining the chapter and he keeps the class interesting. Also, the midterm was not hard at all and neither was the final, so long as you read the book.

This class was awesome! If I am being honest I did not even want to take philosophy, I had no interest in it but solely took it to fit a GE requirement. After being in a class with Prof Afshari he made me love the class! The first day of class he is very intimidating but its all an act. Best Professor on campus! Easiest A.

Although his lectures were not the most exciting, he is a great professor and a passing grade is guaranteed, as long as you show up everyday. Homework is the same every week and online quizzes every weekend, but are very easy.

Overall it's an easy class.

This man is a trip. Makes the same jokes every class, but for some reason its funny. He doesnt tolerate anyone messin around. Hes like a strict dad who only likes his kids but still yells at his kids (us). The homework is straight forward. Easy A, but his class can be a pain if you do not like typing. Buy the book, youll need it. I like him, kinda.

He tries to scare you off the first day of class but he's hilarious and not too bad. You have a group presentation and quiz each weak, but it's not difficult. He lectures and likes to sprinkle in some jokes which keeps the class going and interesting. Overall, just do what is expected and participate and you should be fine.

Great professor, dont get discouraged on the first day because he purposely is scary but after the first week he isn't like that at all. The readings aren't hard at all and as long as you do your work you'll get an A.

One of the most inspirational people I've ever met in my life. If he is still alive today and you take him for critical thinking 101 I'm sure it was brutal. But if you take his environmental 300 philosophy class you will be absolutely inspired he's a wonderful human being. -2013

The class is time consuming, but as long as you do your papers week by week, you will pass the class with an A. He seems strict at first, but you'll see that he's actually funny and rewards you for good performance. He gave me money to buy the class chocolates because everybody wrote good papers. Don't be intimidated by him in the first day.

Professor Afshari is beyond amazing! He will act tough and scary the first day, trying to scare students off, but he is nothing like that the rest of the semester. Keep up with weekly chapter summaries and group exercises. Easy A!

Boy was he intimidating at first, at one point I got scared of he's class on the way he acted. But he's great and does care for he's students, he will also bring up things about he's past making it more enjoyable. Just beware that you do have to read and participate for he's class every time. So try your best not to be shy.

If you're super shy don't take this class because there are weekly five minute presentations and weekly group presentations. Otherwise, as long as you keep up with the chapter summaries every week, it is a super easy A. Also, I enjoyed his personal stories, and attending class is mandatory because you do get points!

lots of writing but its a real easy class, quizzes are pretty hard especially if you don't read

Professor Ashanti is a sweet older man if you have any questions just ask him. As long as you do work which is a chapter summary, discussion, and quiz each week you'll be okay.

this is from the 2020 online class and HONESTLY, his class is so easy. Just make sure to do the summaries which are due every Monday and Wed. the discussion form. There are pop quizzes every Friday and it supper easy. It just a critical thinking class. easy pass in this class.

Professor Afshari is one of my favorite teachers, since attending college. I have taken his course during the fall of 2019 as a freshman. There are multiple assignments given out each week and be prepared to present once or twice a week. In the end, this class helps improve your thinking skills and communication skills.

Superior mind. Spent 3 years under his tutelage. The best inspirational professor I have studied under. Prepare for challenge. Tom Fox Park/Camp Pendleton.

Overall good professor. If you absolutely need to miss class just make sure to email him, he's super understanding. Reading can be heavy, and note that the online textbook does not have page numbers. Prepare to write about 1400 words a week with a Friday quiz online. Seems like a lot at first but it is easy to get used to.

Prof. Afshari can come off as disrespectful to students at times. If you pay attention in class and turn in your three assignments every week, you will pass. If you participate in class and read the material, you can learn a great deal. In summary, high workload for a 100-level course and good but old school professor.

Clear structure of the course: 1 chapter summary, 1 discussion post, and 1 mini quiz a week (Mon, Wed, Fri). Understanding man and relatively easy grader. Highly recommend taking him to fill your critical thinking requirement. Some controversial opinions, but just be quiet and respectful and you'll be good to go.

Although there was a lot of homework, I'd say he was a good teacher. He lectures really good but will pick on you if you wear something funny. Attendance is mandatory but it's an easy class, all you do is the same things every week. Monday is lecture and reading, Wednesday is group project, Friday is a chill day, he just talks about controversy.

Prof. Afshari can be blunt, but engaging with his system pays off. Attend class, complete weekly assignments, and use resources like unstuck study AI to succeed. Overall, a challenging but rewarding course.

He will try to be hard at the beginning of the semester to get people to quit. Does pick on some people, but not bad. Material is easy, do the 3 assignments a week on time, and you are set up for success. There are oral presentations every Monday though, short. Speak clearly and you'll do just fine. I actually enjoyed his philosophy lectures too.

professor hugh was the best professor ive had thus far. he perceives himself to be scary the first few days of the semester to scare off students who dont try. he is truly a really good professor, and the readings/writing are easy to complete. attendance is mandatory. ignore the bad reviews, most of them are lazy students who dont want to commit

Intentionally scary first few days, relaxes after a bit Ungraded oral presentation Mondays, Canvas Discussion Posts Wednesdays, Canvas Quiz Fridays Midterm / Final are Essay's on Greek stuff not tests, easy to do. you can show up late but you NEED to show up. You'll need to get the book, I was able to find a pdf online. NO phones in class.

The first week or so will seem pretty intimidating, he is just trying to scare people off. DONT DROP THE CLASS! He's actually a pretty funny guy and his way of thinking is pretty interesting. That being said, do not use your phone at all during class, show up, turn in the 3 assignments (he doesn't read them) and you'll do pretty well

pretty cool, slight accent, def talk to after class

At first Professor Hugh seems very rude which caused a lot of people to drop the class. But as the semester went on, you grow to like him. His grading is insanely essay you have to do a chapter summary very week but its essay. Overall, good teacher just be respectful towards him and he'll give you the same respect back.