Cool teacher that loves philosphy. Tight ass, when it came time to finalize grades although I should have gotten an A. GRRRRRRR

Funny teacher, class time goes by fast and pretty worth it. Sure, you gotta do ur part by studying the vocab every other week, goin to class, and participating a little, but it's worth the A you get. =)

Excellent!! He's notonly a good teacher but if u get to know him (i.e.****to class,heheh!)he's a good friend and advisor too. His tests are ez if u make them ez 4 urself. Study hard for ez 'A'. Don't be fooled by all the B.S. other people write about him. They just haven't put in time and effort.

A bit eccentric. Very helpful. Test are quite easy and he grades reasonably. You'll find that he's an awesome guy if you get to know him.

I loved this class. I was eager to attend each evening even though I took it during summer and it was til 10pm! It was an enlightning experience. Tests are a breaze if you study the vocab and take good notes. Cool teacher, cool person!

He was a good teacher and very fun to listen to. Just because he has an opinion doesn't mean there is something wrong with him. He is helpful and gives you chances when you need them. He seems to want his students to do well. For LOGIC I liked how he explained things. It was easy to understand.

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Pretty cool guy. He remembered me after the class was over which was pretty cool. His grades were pretty reasonable. I did my work and studied and he recognized me for that. Class WAS a little on the slow side. Didn't push students to answer his questions too hard. Good guy. I wouldn't take him again though.

I took his Ethics class and it was challenging only because it made me have to study, which is more than you can say about other classes at CC. He is really a great orator and gives you a different perspective on life. After taking his class you are really humbled and see the world in a whole other light. You become more down-to-earth and begin to recognize more about your inner-self. It is a very enlightening class where you really mature as a human being as the class progresses. HAPPY SAILING EVERYONE!!!!

His subject matter is hard to understand but he is a great instructor. He respects your oppinions. He is a great instructor that you should take if you need classes that he teaches. He is very passionate about the material and it shows.

Mr. VDM is awesome. His class not difficult if you put in a little effort. Very interesting lectures as well. Great guy!

What can I say about Mr. VDM. He is a very eccentric and unique guy. He is so HILARIOUS!! Don't believe what everyone writes about him on here, he really is a nice guy and his classes isn't hard at all. You just need to put a little effort into it and you will recieve an 'A.' Take him if you want to laugh ur ass off he's a cool guy.

Great professor. Highly recommended, very clear with his lectures and is willing to help if you're struggling in the class.

Easy class. Stay away though if you're not good at memorizing long defintions because all of his tests are vocabulary and the defintions are long and detailed. Buy the vocab book. You don't really need the other texts. Just borrow it from someone because your final essay needs quotes from it. That's what I did and I got an A.

he isnt all bad, if you are a die hard christian or not tolerant to the beliefs of others that differ from your own than yes you arent going to appreciate the class, he just keeps it real, he basically tells you what he wants from you,you DONT have to agree with him or anyone else, just do the work, it really is a NO BRAINER!

I really enjoyed this class.He knows his subject well.If you attend class regularly,go to the field trips he sets up,and study you will do fine.It is an interesting class if you have an open mind to different ideas and concepts.I think his personality and intellect are alluring.

I took Van de Mortel for World Religions and he made the class very interesting. He likes to know what his students have to say about different topics so the conversations in that class were very interesting. I got a B because I missed a lot of days but just show up and you'll do well. The field trips count as a test. Great class. :]

he knows his stuff. intellegent guy. class is alright if u go and pay attention and take some notes. tests are not too bad

His class changed the way I see the world, he has very interesting stories and he keeps students interested in his class Highly recommended!

Best teacher I've had in college.Extremely effective.Doesn't "give" it away:requires the student to do the hard work to gain the knowledge.JVDM knows the subject extremely well and is very methodical.Draws the student in to the subject.It is fully up to the student whether they will gain the knowledge or not.This is necessary info for life.

He is a humdinger. He is one of the best professors I've had. He is knowledgeable and passionate about Phil.,and is helpful and concerned about his students doing well. He keeps you intrigued and entertained with his stories about his life experiences. A worthwhile professor to look into. What you learn in class will definitely help you in life.

I'm a Phil major, and this class was great. The material was interesting, and it was more important to the prof that the students understood the material than that they aced the quizzes. Not a lot of work. Applied subject matter to real life quite well. I didn't have to take the final, and there were several other students who didn't either.

He makes you think about things you never thought about.

If you dont pay attention in class, it's seriously your loss. He is clear with the subject matter and explains it in such a way that tells you philosophy is an integral part of his life. If you're academically/intellectually lazy, you're cheating yourself out of some profound insight.

Just pay attention and read the book and it will be fine. He makes a lot of jokes, so the time goes by fast. It was a great class.

I took his World Religions course during a summer session. That following fall, I took two of his other courses. Yes, I enjoyed his class that much that I took a double dosage! Show up, open your mind, pay attention, ask questions, do your reading, get involved in class discussions and take notes= A

A very good teacher. You just have to be careul not to fall asleep in hs class. He has a very monotone voice that can put you to sleep almost instantly. If you can get past that, he is a very good teacher. He has very deep lectures, has us watch vidoes in class, and is one of the few teachers who has us go on field trips. I really enjoyed his class

I took 3 classes and they were all interesting. He is a very good teacher, one of the best. He inspired me to major in Philosophy. He is not the type that will just give you information but he teaches you about life and how to be wiser.

Mr Van De Mortel is WONDERFUl!!! Unlike other Phil teachers that might teach you about past philosophers he makes you think about your own. He tells a lot of stories about his life but they all mean something or he uncovered something through these events. Many students can't think past the surface of things and are very narrow minded. These students might find him "weird". If you're open to actually thinking take his class!!

I loved learning the terms from his philosophy dictionary. Writing reflections about the books we read and meditations we did, was the best way to learn and I am glad. I value the personal life experience he brings to his lectures, as well as the breadth and depth of both his philosophical and psychological knowledge. Thank you for teaching.

load up on coffee be4 class lol he has a very monotone voice, I absolutely loved the class he can be a but sarcastic but it's actually funny fieldtrips are an amazing experience books are super cheap not reg txtbooks!! in order to pass the class u MUST do ur readings we only had 2 papers & watched a couple movies super easy A I def recommend him

Awesome professor, he is very clear in every lecture. I like his point of views and explanations to every question. Assignments are clear and not difficult but cannot pass for easy either.

He is a GREAT professor. He's relaxed and easy going, and most of the time the discussions are the same. Just keep up for the reading, if not for the discussions then for the essays and tests. We watch movies and honestly best philosophy class I've ever had.

Aside from being the hottest professor in the world, he is a very good teacher!

The philosophy he teaches is wonderful!!!! He has strong psychological and intuitive nature!Something that is now lost in modern time!! Lovely instructor!! His class helped me mentally, while I was going through a rough patch in life...

At first, I thought it was going to be a boring class since the professor was on voice rest. But, it ended up being such a great, and meaningful class. It really helped with the tough issues I was going through, Thank you so much professor, this will be a class I’ll never forget. And it’s not hard to pass, just do all the essays, and tests.

This class helped me very much emotionally. I never got to thank professor for his knowledge, but I wish I did. This class has been the most incredible and inspirational one yet. I was going through a rough time in my life, and I can confidently say, that this class saved my life. Thank you so much, professor. Continue doing what you do! :)

I learned nothing but because I put no effort into it, I failed everything & didn't do the essays, but I still passed with a B because of EC. Class is super boring. The EC field trips were the best part of this class. The professor is okay, he's nice but he talks about the complete opposite of what is on the tests.

Took him for summer, test are super easy if you do your homework. He grades the essays hard! lectures the whole class but if you attend every class you will easily pass!!

Every single lecture contains information that you could use towards your life immediately. The philosophy and knowledge that he shares with us is eye opening and allows for much personal growth if you listen well, and apply it. He is a very wise professor and I enjoyed and learned so much from every lecture. Do your work, pay attention, & read.

Prof V is a great Philosophy professor, he has a genuwine passion to open the mind of young people and help them with philosophy by becoming better critical thinkers. Do not take the course of you do not have interest in the subject. Be willing to dedicate to time to truely reading. Go on the field trips, they are great experiences.

so long as you read the book & do the homework, this class should be easy. he keeps on schedule and is fairly organized--no weird surprises in this class. He takes off 1% for every absence & .5% for every tardy, so be aware of that if this could be a problem for you.

His teaching is so lovely!

The class was great but very difficult. When it comes to assignments/assessments, he is a harsh grader and extremely picky. In order to pass his grade with a decent grade, make sure you are GREAT at thinking critically and are able to express yourself; which is crucial when writing papers.

I took philosophy during the summer and expected to be bored out of my mind. However this class was far from boring. I learned so much about life in a very short summer session. My summer was well spent in this class. Professor Mortel is a kind, wise, funny and inspirational professor. The work is simple if you're willing to put in effort! (:

He is a great professor. I took him during the summer and it was a great experience. If you cannot critically think you will not pass the class. You must be willing to put the time and effort into the readings and essays. This class made me find philosophy interesting and I have purchased a few philosophy books since then.

Very laid back professor, only 3 papers on assigned readings & final which is basically your thoughts on the given topics, extra credit is amazing trips to temples, this course is fairly easy as long as you do the assignments on time you'll pass

I enjoyed Professor V's lectures.

Prof. Van de Mortel is a great philosophy professor. He helped me to develop my critical thinking skills. I was not used to think about my everyday life. Yet, after this class, I question most of my ideas and choices. It was a great class. I would like to take other class with Prof. Van de Mortel.

This professor definitely help me develop better critical writing. He makes class interesting and has a sense of humor. He does assignment several writing papers which are mandatory to do or your grade will drop dramatically. Don't be afraid to participate! This class was a different experience but I really enjoyed it. He's really funny!

The class was quite hard for me; reading three books, and writing a five reflection essay between 200-1200 words. However, Professor Mortel is absolutely a helper, so do seek for his advice if you are falling behind. He does have a cursive writing and low voice, but these should not disqualify him as an affecting and inspiring educator.

Professor Van de Mortel is an amazing and caring professor. As long as you are in class, ready to learn, and put in the effort, he is more than willing to set aside his personal time to help you out. His lectures are intriguing, he cracks jokes, values and encourages student participation, and is honestly one of the best professors one could have

Ethics is one of the most important classes to take in my opinion, it was life changing for me. As Professor Van de Mortal said, "Ethics is professional decision making.", and what is more important than making decisions? Not only that, but learning about Ethics helps us to make the best decisions possible in situations given the circumstances.

I've taken 5 classes with professor Van de Mortel. He's an excellent professor that will often leave you thinking about his lectures after class is done. His tests/homework are mainly essays. As other reviews have pointed out, he does speak in a low voice, so if possible sit near the front of the class. Class participation is encouraged!

Loved this class! He cares about your well being and pushes you to think beyond. Your grade depends on if you read and take notes or not. The more active you are reading, the better your grade will be. He answers all questions and does lots of group debates and discussions about big topics. Youll get to know yourself in this class for sure.

I really enjoyed taking Professor V class. He had so much insight and his stories were awesome. To be honest I always thought I was open minded , but after taking his class I felt more aware. We got to go to a buddist temple which was really awesome , and I will never forget it. He also wrote his own textbook you should defitnitly take his class!