Professor Cuen was a great freshamn Philosophy teacher. He would assign readings, and would spend the entire following class making sure everybody clearly and thoroughly understood what we read.

Great teacher. One 5 to 7 page paper and a midterm and final. Very clear and lectures are interesting

This class was very interesting and pretty easy. As long as you do the readings and pay attention in class it should be easy to get an A. Also, he really cares about his students and makes sure they understand the content of the course.

He is very nice and sooo cute. Take notes with him and review it before the class. He may give pop quizzes sometimes. Answer all the study guide review before the test , and you will be fine.

Humberto's a great teacher. He cares for his students and tries to build a bond with them. The only tests are the midterm and final, but he gives pop quizzes at the end of just about every book. The only issue I had was that he assigns only one philosophy paper and you're pretty much left with no guidance on how to write it.

Overall, I enjoyed taking philosophy with Humberto Cuen. Participation is definitely high valued, he has you report the amount of times you participated in class and keeps track of the number. There are a good amount of readings but they're not hard. He does give pop quizzes but they aren't hard and he will usually hint on when to expect a quiz.

Really enjoyed this class. He explains everything clearly and always answers everyone's questions. Participation is graded on a points system. "Pop" quizzes (that he will always hint at), a midterm, a final, and a 1-2 page assignment. You don't HAVE to do the readings but they're definitely helpful. Take good notes and pay attention in class.

Professor Cuen is a really smart guy who has interesting and engaging lectures. He would drop heavy "hints" when we were about to have a "pop quiz", and those quizes were never that hard. Mid term and final were very fair. Final paper was pretty difficult though.

I took professor Cuen for intro to philosophy. If you show up to class, you will understand the material enough to get 100s on his "pop" quizzes. The only thing you have to work hard on is the paper, but its literally only two pages. Other profs give really long papers so TAKE HIM, and just go to office hours about the paper. By far fav prof

I took Humberto Cuen for philosophy core and it was such a great class. If you show up you will know the material well enough to get 100s on his "pop" quizzes. If you don't really like to participate all you have to do to get full credit is raise your hand 10 times. Only hard thing is the paper but its only 2 pages; other classes which are 6-8

Humberto is intimidating, but he cares. The readings aren't required to pass the class since he goes over them in depth the following class. If you pay attention and take notes, then the midterm and final will be very doable. The paper, however, is different. He will take whatever stance you formulate & argue it indefinitely without helping.

Professor Cuen really cares about his students. He acknowledged that the class may be difficult since it was likely our first Philosophy class, making the material interesting and straightforward. I initially thought his participation quota was odd, but it was actually helpful. Go to his office hours for the paper!!! Wish I could take him again.

Professor Cuen is amazing! He is super funny, smart, and makes every class so interesting! He is not difficult at all as long as you read the texts and actually try. By far my favorite teacher at Fordham!

Awesome teacher, & he made this class one of the best I have taken at Fordham. Goes through all the notes very thoroughly, and lays everything out so you have no problem understanding. We had one paper and I met with him once during office hours and he basically helped me write the whole thing. Awesome guy, and great class. Pay attention & get an A

Makes it easy to understand philosophy. He explains everything clearly. Memorize class notes for the midterm, final and "pop" quizzes (which he tells you about ahead) and you will get a good grade. Participation is easy points- participate 7 times total and you get full credit. Thought I would hate philosophy but he makes it feel simple.

Required you to participate 7 times in the semester- got them out of the way in the first 2 weeks. Final essay is short (750 words TOTAL), but he graded it super hard. Clearly loves his subject and wanted us to love it too. Happy to re-explain things if you're confused. Very funny, but his speaking cadence takes getting used to.

I really enjoyed his class. Lectures are very entertaining and he tells you about "pop" quizzes ahead of time. Midterm and final were not bad, and the final paper is very short (750 words). Always available during office hours to go over any assignment or concept. I definitely learned a lot - take him if he's available.

Made philosophy really easy and interesting. He explains readings very detailed and gives good notes but his handwriting is bad. Talks slow so just write down and memorize everything he said in class and copy and paste them in exams you will at least get an A-. Ask for advice before doing the paper would help a lot. Overall amazing professor.

I received a B+ by writing down every word he said in class but did very little outside studying. If you really focus in class and study outside you should get an A.

His lectures are very interesting and he likes it when you participate especially when you question his point of view. However, he wants you to be very specific when you talk and write. He is a hard grader when it comes to essays but this class is definitely worth the effort. Always meet with him before submitting the final drafts.

Professor Cuen is really great! You can tell he really wants to teach his students something. He does not just want you to repeat back to him words from x philosopher, but rather wants you to be able to demonstrate that you have real knowledge of the subject. He is always available for office hours and in general is an very interesting person.

I really liked this course! It really changed my opinion on philosophy and the lectures were so engaging. He's always available outside class and he is always willing to work with you if you don't understand something. He really encourages you to ask serious and thoughtful questions and you can tell that he enjoys teaching you, which is amazing.

I really wish he taught another philosophy course! He's very engaging and the mandatory participation is actually quite helpful to learning. He very much believes an inability to articulate an argument well and specifically demonstrates a lack of comprehension so be simple, clear, and concise in writing and speaking. ASK QUESTIONS!

I was SUPER intimidated by him in the beginning of the semester but now I look forward to his class. He is one of the smartest people I've ever met and you can tell he cares about his students and wants us to learn. He encourages students to admit when they don't know something and engage in thoughtful discussion. Definitely take his class

If you take notes, you will be fine. I really enjoyed this class. Great professor.

Prof Cuen is intelligent and passionate. He is easily able to embody the philosopher he is teaching and likes questions, all of which is great if you care about learning. However if you only care to the extent you can get an A then this is not the class for you. There are only 5 grades and the average final grade for my class was a B-.

I absolutely love Bert with my entire heart. Do not be scared of him- he can smell fear. All jokes aside, he is very intelligent and intent on providing accurate information. Asking questions in class is the best way to get clarification. He is a very tough grader but has definitely taught me more than any of my other professors. A+ for him.

I found him to be an excellent professor. If you consistently pay attention and write notes during class, thoroughly read over the notes, and make an effort to understand the essay prompts (you can go to his office hours if you need help), then your final grade will reflect that. His quizzes (10%) can be tricky but overall very fair if you study.

Don't take this class if you are sensitive and don't want to be challenged . He is a very smart professor and you will learn a lot if you actually try.

He is a good professor but be prepared to write a lot of notes, cannot miss class or will be lost. only have to participate 7 times in total have midterm paper, final paper, final test, and 5-6 short 5 multiple choice quizzes through the course. Just make sure to pay attention and you will do good. Can be condescending and strange humor.

I am confused by these negative reviews after taking his class. He's a great lecturer and can make complex topics digestible. He has an odd sense of humor, but he isn't "condescending" like some reviews suggest. His quizzes are easy and the workload is light, just don't miss class. I developed a genuine interest in philosophy through his class.

He may be arrogant at times....but he is a good teacher. As long as you write down what he puts on the board and come to the classes, you should be fine. He gives two writing assignments that are very important to the fine grade but as long as you know how to write a paper and are competent you should be fine.

Don't let these reviews scare you. He is an amazing professor and is passionate about philosophy. His lectures are interesting and informative, you learn a lot in a semester. He is a fair grader, not an easy one. Just pay attention in class and do the readings and you will be fine. Participation matters. I would definitely take his class again.

prof cuen is not as harsh of a professor as people make him out to be. he's funny and presents the material very clearly. his quizzes are short and as long as you pay attention in lecture you should be fine. the two essays are both VERY straight forward and he gives clear guidelines on what he's looking for. take him if you can!!

He is a really great teacher, don't be scare dof him after the first class he just looks tough but it shows he cares for his students and really wants you to do well.

Good Professor if you like philosophy.

Assigns very little homework and is a great teacher

Humberto Cuen is an interesting guy, and you will understand if you take his class.He teaches old fashion which I prefer, with a whiteboard.Take notes during class and listen, you will succeed.Papers are very fair along with the quizzes, and gives textbook reading(pretty much optional).He made me more interesed in the subject and i liked him alot.

Professor Cuen is a fascinating professor. His lectures were always interesting and attendance was mandatory. He was really funny, and I enjoyed going to his class. He's very intelligent and speaks his mind which some people might take offense to, but I personally enjoyed it. He got to know his students, and I really appreciated that. Light work.

may seem harsh and difficult in the beginning, but he has been one of the most interesting and engaging teachers i've ever had. is super knowledgable on philosophy and cares that his students understand concepts and put in effort. tracks participation but not hard to get an A.

I love him with my whole heart. Anyone who gave this man a bad review is too sensitive. If you are engaged in this class, you will love it. He is a very tough guy, but he does it for the benefit of the students. If you want to pass this class, meet with him more than just in class; he is super educational and knows what he is talking about.

needs to attend at least 7 times per sem, 2 papers and a final, some quizzes. the first paper was stressful but the 2nd was easier bc u got the hang of it. is a fair grader. rlly knowledgeable and wants you to do well. strict but funny. if u put in the work then u will do well. learnt lots of things from him

He's one of the most knowledgeable professors I've ever had. However, he's one of those profs who takes pride in being hard. He told our class on the first day: "This class is not for the weak or faint of heart..." It was a level 1000 course lol. He hates giving out As. I'd say take him if you're a Phil major, don't take him for the core curriculum

The most knowledgable professor I have taken. He seems intimidating at first, but it's just his teaching style, and it's pretty entertaining. Only need to participate in 7 classes for the entire semester to get an A in participation, tough grader and there are very few graded assignments, but his lectures are amazing and very informative.

Prof Cuen is a great professor. He is very knowledgeable and his lectures are very interesting. Don't listen to the bad reviews people are just sensitive. His class may seem intimidating in the beginning but once you get used to his style his class is very interesting.

Although he seems intimidating and strict at first, he's an amazing lecturer and makes the material easy to remember. Definitely incredibly knowledgeable. No electronics but it's because he wants you to focus. Super clear about what he wants as long as you ask, and he doesn't hold back. As long as you understand he's just teaching, you'll enjoy him

Such a nice guy! was worried when I saw reviews but if you come to class and pay attention u dont need to do anything else. straight forward mini tests and a final and 2 papers. he is so helpful if you need it and such a funny professor he makes lectures genuinely interesting. id take him again so many times!

Nice guy, he puts on a scary act but he will help you if you want and I promise if you even spend 3 classes and engage with him he will like you, if you sit on ur phone he will not. I respect it, hes there for a reason.

he only wants you to focus on what the philosophers think, but thats what the class is about. its not your opinion its theres, honestly respected him straightforward man with good guidelines a bit of a harsh grader but always willing to help and funny guy

His lectures are very interesting and he makes it engaging. I enjoyed learning his way and although he is a tough grader he gives you some things that could help you before quizzes and exams. He has high expectations for the class but he knows what he is talking about and knows how to teach a class without technology.

Favorite professor

His lectures are interesting and entertaining. No technology allowed, handwritten notes only. There is a paper, 4 quizzes, a midterm, and a final. He sometimes makes out of pocket comments, but they are funny. The course is not that hard and is not difficult to pass. He requires participation and keeps track of it.