Prof Blackmon rocks! I happen to love Logic, so I totally appreciate the joy he takes in teaching it. He is truely excited by the material, as am I. I would take anything else he teaches!

Blackmon was rad. he was super helpful. the material was almost all new to me, but if you show up to class, he explains everything that he wants you to absorb for the exams and quizzes. office hours are helpful. over all, good class.

This class was easy, only a few tests, the midterm and final were short quizzes. Blackmon is enthusiastic and nice. He holds a lot of open discussions, and very little hw. He is a great professor!

Great teacher. Took Logic from him. He readily answers questions and is open to discussion. His test are super tricky though! He's really specific on his definitions so be ready! Overall if you do the hw and keep up with the work you'll do alright. Fall behind..and well it's pretty much over...

he's a good professor, he improvises lots of his lectures and goes on tangents... other than that, he's very elaborative and very, very good looking

Blackmon is great in Phil of Science, also awesome in Intro to Logic. His coverage of induction is worth taking phil of science by itself. he uses multiple aproaches to the material, chrono, topic, etc. Both primary texts and exegesis, very thorough, take him.

Blackmon likes his job. I noticed a lot of the students found it boring and confusing, but if you're interested in what he's talking about it really can be a cool class. He's a good professor, just try to pay attention.

i have no interest in taking a philosophy class again because of this. it was so confusing! i went to class everyday and still didn't get a lot of it. you like rhetoric and stuff like that i guess this would be for you, but it wasn't it for me

This professor is really nice and cool. He will answer any question you have in class and approaches each student's answer as if it should be seriously looked at. He is really excited about the subject which is a definite plus and the way he presents the material is interesting and most of the time really fun. He's not bad on the eyes either ;)

This class was really confusing, yet interesting. He is SO cute that it makes it easy to pay attention and he will answer any question you have. He is also really passionate about this subject and you can tell that it is important to him that you understand it. Overall, I really learned a lot and will miss him : (

Professor gives 6 tests. He drops the lowest test out of the 6. If you actually get good enough score, you can skip the last test(final). All his tests are out of 20. There are always extra credit on his test. For me, I received an A easily without taking the final. My tests scores are 14.5, 17.5, 16, 21, 19. With participation as extra credit, A!

In the beginning I had a hard time gasping the subject and I was a little worried about the idea of only tests and no homework. But he wants to help you succeed if you struggle. If you actually attend his class and take notes you shouldn't have any trouble getting a good grade. He's a great teacher.

This class is sooooooo boring. There are five test plus the final but you dont have to show up for the final if you are comfortable with your grade.

Dr. Blackmon is a very smart guy. when he teaches he tends to pause and gets confused sometimes. other than that he teaches clearly, giving papers, going over all the material many times, shows youtube vids and movies sometimes. rarely assigns hw. 5 tests, last one optional if you've done good. highly recommend this class for new students

He's a very smart teacher. Although lectures can seem confusing at first, the book really clears it up for you. He gives simple pop quizzes every now and then, but not so bad. He reviews previous lectures every class, so not missing much. 1 mid, 1 final and 1 paper is most of your grade. Not a bad teacher at all! I recommend him!

He has intellectually engaging conversations and his lectures made it hard to forget the info for the tests. His personal stories are really funny. I actually looked forward to his class. and he's also extremely polite and well mannered.

30% midterm test, 30% essay, 30% final, 10% participation. He doesn't make things difficult. Tested mostly on the in class notes you take. In class quizes just count towards participation grade. As long as you like philosophy it's not hard to get the grade you want.

He's a great teacher. He is always open and willing to help if you show the need to and he gives great, interesting lectures. He has an amazing ability to make everything clear, no matter how complicated it may seem at first. Also, he's SO cute. <3

I got a B- in the class because I couldn't care less about studying for exams. Class was boring, I skipped a few times. Made up my answers by sounding philosophical and I got decent grades on exams. A good guy, maybe not the most interesting professor. Quizzes, final, homework but doesn't check it.

Very nice and makes things easy to understand. Also, very handsome.

You can tell that he enjoys what he teaches, even though the subject is pretty boring. He only gives 4 or 5 quizzes and 1 final. If you do extremely well on the quizzes and receive an A before the final, he will notify you that you don't have to take the final! So I'd recommend that you work hard on all of the quizzes and it'll pay of in the end.

Going to class will guarantee you a passing grade. He's interesting and easy to follow. And yeah he's easy on the eyes too.

Good teacher.Can be pretty boring.Never makes eye contact with class,always faces board or the ground. He's cute,looks alot like Greg Kinnear and has a nice ass. I did not pay attention at all semester and passed with a B so if you pay attention it could be an easy A. Does surprise attendance but he usually has a pattern so pay attention to that

He is very clear and concise with what he discusses in philosophy of science. If he is uncertain about something, then he will admit it. Incredibly knowledgeable about the material. I highly recommend him.

Wonderful professor, can be boring at times but as long as you focus and take notes, study for the test you will do great. Visiting office hours can be helpful also, i gave his office hour a visit before one of my exams because i was clueless and i got a 19/20 n the exam after the visit. Super helpful, great professor. 3 Exams, drops lowest grade

Honestly, he articulates philosophy very clearly, especially something as vast and complex as the mind. The class only consists of 2 papers and 2 exams. Overall,I would probably take him again and would recommend his teaching style

His class was fun but dry. His tone of voice makes the class dry. Attendance not mandatory but better if you go so you'll get better grades on quizzes. Not really any notes. Some group work. A lot of talking teacher/students class participation not really required but recommended. Easy class!!

Very clear and concise, and entertains a good amount of student response.

He was very good at explaining the topics of discussion and answering questions. His lecture style is writing on the board and explaining as he is writing. He does not hand out or post study guides, and never passed out a post-midterm reading list. I suggest going to class and taking detailed notes. Tests are from book and lecture. 2 tests/2 papers

He is a very good teacher. You can get a high score from him, if you study hard and don't skip his class. Even though I am a international student, I got a good grade in his class.

Show up to class! He does check attendance. The class tends to get very boring sometimes, but he's a good teacher. Try to take diligent notes during lectures, as some things tend to get confusing. And try to do the assigned readings, as he does apply them to him lecture the day they're due. Put some effort in the class, he'll notice it.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Blackmon. I found him to be interesting, helpful, and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Would have given him a 5 on easiness had he not been so attractive that paying attention during lectures became difficult.

Absolutely adore him! Very clear and steady-paced lectures; provides plenty of notes, diagrams, course tips, and review. Pretty down to earth, and honest about his doubts and knowledge. 2 exams, some quizzes, 1 essay.

Blackmon is one of the best lecturers on campus. He keeps his lectures interesting and is extremely helpful if you are having trouble understanding some of the concepts. One of the only professors I learned anything from this year. The last unit is mind blowing. If you get an A after 3 tests you don't need to take the final! Very laid back class.

Honestly, Professor Blackmon was an outstanding professor. He is very organized and is pretty much crystal clear on what he wants and expects out of you. He makes it his mission to make sure everyone understands the topic being discussed. Definitely would have him for a professor again.

James is a genuinely awesome & caring professor. He teaches with wide-eyed wonder and his enthusiasm about the subject is contagious. Class structure is less directed on pedagogical requirements and focused on an overall knowledge of critical thinking. 3 exams 2 hw assignments. TAKE THIS CLASS.

The tests and assignments are essential to at least get a B or so. He explains really well, but can occasionally be disorganized because he teaches at another university as well. Towards the end, he was really understanding and extremely nice. He helped a lot and everything was easy to understand. I would take another class if he taught it.

He actually took the advice of one of the students who complained a few posts below and started using many PowerPoints in all his lectures! You can tell he does anything in his power to help each student. He provides tips on how to be successful in any class in the syllabus and provides a link to how to become a pro at writing philosophical papers!

Our ethics of technology class was truly amazing. We had a great time discussing all sorts of complex philosophical issues. Mr. Blackmon is extremely cool and interesting. Participate in the class and ask questions! A few of us were the only ones raising our hands at first, but eventually everyone opened up. Blackmon really is an amazing teacher.

Took Dr. Blackmon last semester (Spring of 2016) and really enjoyed his class. 3 Journals, 4-5 Quizzes, Midterm and a Final. Power point slides are projected during lecture and are updated on iLearn. Take notes, review the slides and you'll do fine on the quizzes. Be sure to attend class as some information isn't on the slides.

Two journals, a midterm, and a final. He gave out 3 surprise quizzes, but these don't hurt your grade. He posts the powerpoints, additional readings & articles on iLearn. I could have skipped buying the book and course reader because he goes through the key points. His lectures are interesting & he's nice!

Professor Blackmon seems like a genuine guy, who truly enjoys his profession. Graded on 1 midterm, a final and 2 journal entries, basically short papers. The class was interesting enough, but asking questions during the course will definitely make it more enjoyable.

Blackmon is passionate about the subject and teaches with enthusiasm. Do the readings or you'll be lost, he doesn't break down concepts well. Attendance isn't mandatory but a lot of material is covered every class, so don't skip. Graded on a midterm, final and two journals, each worth 25% of your grade. He's nice to look at so thats a plus.

Great class and definitely qualified to teach it. He Might get sidetracked if there are good conversationalists in the class, listen to the audio lectures/assignments outside of class and discuss them with peers, it will help you understand the concepts better.

Professor Blackmon's class is really lecture heavy but there are a lot of discussions which keep interesting. The tests were mostly true/false and were focused on philosopher's opinions rather than concepts. There are 5 journal entries nd 1 midterm/1 final. He gives harmless quizzes that can boost your grade!

This class was interesting. I think James did a good job at keeping the class as simple as possible by not getting deep into abstract cognitive science concepts. There only are a few journals and 2 exams which are based on the presentations he does which is based on the books given in class. As long as you study the presentations youll do well.

He clearly knows what he is talking about and has been at this subject manner for a while. Welcomes all questions and really does a good job of explaining concepts if you ask him twice. Despite his large classroom size and the accessibility you have to him during the lecture, he is a great professor that can teach you a lot if you pay attention.

He's a good man and a good professor who clearly cares for his students' learning. Your grade only depends on two papers and two exams, which you should do well on if you attend lecture, take good notes and study his slides. I just wish his grading criteria for the open-ended questions in his papers were a little clearer. Recommended!

-Prof. Blackmon was great, took his PHIL 621 (minds, computers, brains) class, and he had clear criteria from the start. -Its good to come to class gives a good insight into class lectures. -Uses videos to keep students awake and engaged. -Fun questions asked in the required journals. -Come to class and read the material, that it.

this class was easy and he made it so much fun. his practice quizzes are the same as the real quizzes. if you read just what he gives you 100%, you will get an A.

Professor Blackmon is very knowledgable and passionate about philosophy and the idea of critical thinking. Highly recommend his class if you're finding credit for a critical thinking course. Really enjoyed his class! Thanks Professor!

He grades from 3 exams, 4 journal entries and 1 gets dropped from each 1. Plenty of ec from the quizzes and in class writing because they are not graded unless he likes your work he'll give u extra points. Chill guy always on time, lecture is recorded and posts it up on ilearn so u wont miss a lecture. if u listen to the lecture and read easy pass.

Maybe the best prof at sfsu, his worksheets are the same as the exams, pretty nice person too and explains well. I think he has an interesting personality too!

Professor Blackmon is one of a kind. His class is very interesting. His lessons were precise and straight to the point but fun to listen to. His slides were detailed and he put effort into each lesson. A few and easy assignments. Study and tests will be easy. His office hours are always available, if not hell meet outside of them. Answered emails.

Professor Blackmon is really nice and understanding. He doesn't grade to hard but the exams are kind of tricky. I suggest you don't take this class if you're not in to philosophy. It gets kind of boring. Theres 4 journals and 3 exams that make up the semester grade. Study for the exams!

One of the best Philosophy professors out there, he is detailed when it comes to the lectures and just assigns readings majority of the time and some quizzes on occasion. If you miss any class(es), recorded lectures are available via ilearn to catch up on. Overall, I would highly recommend taking this professor.

He is very detailed on his PowerPoint presentations. Not much in terms of assignments, he'll assign Journals, Quizzes, and Exams. When taking the exam online, he uses a timeframe, in which for example, he can leave the exam open between 8am-10pm for one day only whenever the exams are scheduled to be taken on. In all, I would recommend him!!!!!!!!!

Dr Blackmon is some of the best SFSU has got to offer and believe me Ive been here for quite some time, thats only due to my changing majors all the time. If you need some psych credit or just need to make up a few units, I highly recommend him.

Professor Blackmon encourages instructor-student communication. He's pretty strict about late assignments, primarily because of his drop-one policy (which drops the lowest exam and journal grade). Nevertheless, reach out to him. It's important to solidify what you need to do well in this course, especially if you need accommodations.

Professor Blackmon for PHIL 621 was THE best class I have taken at SFSU spring 2022. His lectures are so interesting and interactive with class. If I could take his class every semester I would. Highly recommend! We had 3 required journals and 3 tests (lowest score on test dropped).

So far, we have had 1 test and 1 homework assignment, so you're screwed if you don't do well. Pls take those seriously bc it's looking like will only have 2-3 tests and 2-3 assignments in the grade book. The test was average difficulty and the 1 assignment was easy. I would rec his class to ppl who don't like a lot of homework! really nice guy too!

This class has a ton of great info and you'll learn a lot about "Minds, Brains, and Computers". Fair grader, everything is done by the book as laid out in the syllabus. The online format was convenient. Lectures on point. A few test questions were hard to understand but he gives you some extra points for basic stuff. Nice too.

He is very understanding. Is always encouraging students to share their opinion and makes sure to validate whatever opinions were said and is a gentle corrector. He gave us some grace during the election which I appreciated very much. Lectures are more discussion based. Make sure to take notes, it's easy to miss some things. Overall great professor

Solid professor. Took his formal logic class online. He teaches out of a Paul Teller text. Would be 5 stars if he conducted class in-person.