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Reviews (208)
While the subject lf was initially confusing the professor was very professional and prompt-he made sure that it was easy to interpret and understand. He quickly answered all questions. It proved to be a very beneficial course. He is honestly one of the best online instructors I have ever dealt with.
I enjoyed this class very much. Professor Farrington was very professional and timely in responding to any and all issues. He gave encouragement and praise which always helps boost morale. He also gave constructive criticism when needed which helped me be a better student. Professor Farrington really cares about his students and their success.
I loved this class! We had amazing, gear turning, class discussions, that really had me excited to come back, with consistent class participation from everyone! I want to take every course I possibly can with Prof. Farrington as my instructor. Thank you Josh for really caring about our success and what we got from the class :)
All I can say is that he is a fantastic professor.
The material of the course was confusing, but Professor Farrington allowed plenty of time to complete all assignments. He was very quick with returning emails and even made personal phone calls giving updates on our grades. Thanks for being a great professor and continue doing what you are doing!
I enjoyed the class a lot. He was a good professor and very encouraging.
This was a very interesting course, but very confusing. Fortunately Prof. Farrington was great and very encouraging. I hope to take more classes with him as I found him to be extremely helpful and approachable. That's a quality you don't find with a lot of online professors. It was a pleasure taking this course, for sure!
What I like about this class is the fact that it made you think deeply about yourself and how you vision the world and people around you. Professor Farrington posed questions that demanded we think about those gray areas of life. He did an amazing job of giving us good useful information. Great Class and great professor!
This was a great course. I was introduced to Plato's The Republic and truly enjoyed this class. Farrington is excellent professor and I am looking forward to his class on logic this summer.
Prof Farrington did a very good job of explaining things during the course. Though this was an online course, Professor was the first to reach out and call to see how the class was going. Enjoyed the class.
I had taken this class this past spring, and although I don't want to say I was confused throughout, but rather split on what to believe, or/ "speechless" so to say.. Farrington was good at bringing certain details out in our discussions that after class, and even today I'm like I GET IT! AND I start thinking "outside" of the box.. so to speak.
The BEST..point, blank period.. He was their EVERY step of the way. He truly cared about his students as well as knew the course material. If you didnt understand or needed help he took time out of his family schedule to help. I recommend to anyone. Hes the BEST
Great professor. Truly is invested in his material, students, and institution.If anyone has the chance to be instructed by this man take it. Only thing I would change is potentially having power points that go over talking points of the lecture.Simply because we cover so much material! Great overall experiance.
Very accommodating. Made the class fun. Laid back and thought provoking all at the same time. Good teacher overall.
Professor Farrington was an amazing teacher. He was very helpful, encouraging and went out of his way to ensure our success.I appreciate the passion in which Professor Farrington taught the necessary material.Though it was a lot to cover, he not only made sure that we understood the philosophers point of view but that we reflected on our own ideas.
Professor Farrington is an AMAZING Professor. He has a great ability to teach to a group of students and atthe sametime make it seem like he is teaching only you. Professor Farrington is a very compassionate and caring Professor. I feel like it would benifit every Ivy Tech students to have him as a Professor. I learned so much this semester!
Prof. Josh was swell. I'd take another of his classes in a heartbeat.
Professor Farrington is easily the best teacher that I have ever had. He made the 2 1/2 hour classes fun, and not seem so long because of the way he teaches makes learning actually interesting and fun. I hope to take another class of his in the future.
When I was told I had to take this class I was terrified! However, this is by far the best teacher I have ever had, he makes learning fun and everything goes directly to your long term memory. This teacher is by far the best Ivy Tech as to offer! Mr. Farrington makes you want to learn. I am going to hate leaving this class.
When I found out I had to have this class I was thinking to myself great another boring drawn out class. This was not the case with this class. I must say I was introduced to a whole new world of philosophy. Josh really made this class a fun learning experience and was egar to help with any concerns.
Wonderful professor who inspires his students to ask questions. I recommend this class and especially Professor Farrington to anyone who even has a slight interest in philosophy. I began with a slight interest in philosophy,after this class, my interest has increased tenfold. Get rid of textbook, learned more reading Hobbes and Plato's Republic.
You are one of the best instructors I have ever had. You have demonstrated a great deal of the meaning of philosophy to me. You communicated what each philosopher's thoughts and theories were in a way that made me understand them very clearly. I am honored to have had the opportunity to be in your class and hope to do so again in the future.
A legitimate life changing course, if you are in that sort of stuff. If not, it will be. eventually. The external sources are the important ones. I legitimately opened my textbook 2x because I got WAY more out of listening to the professor than I did in the book. Take this course.
Loved how we got through the textbook and then got to move on to more hands on material, great idea. I loved being able to read real material rather than the textbook. The Hobbes experiment was wonderful. You explained things clearly and concisely and I enjoyed that. I wished we had more time to discuss things, even in a 3 hour class.
Josh was a tremendous professor! I did not have any interest in Philosophy one bit. However, Mr. Farrington opened my eyes to something new and I am very thankful for that!
This was definitely one of the most rewarding classes I've ever taken or just been a part of. Great professor and great class
Farrington approaches teaching differently than most teachers, but in a good way. His approach helps students to understand and apply philosophy, rather than memorize things that they will soon forget. He is also very flexible and understanding when it comes to assignments and so on.
Most enjoyable class of the year!
Farrington is a great professor!
This was a great class as well as a great Instructor, It was a class that kept one interested in it. I enjoyed the descussion part of it, this was a great help to the understanding of Plato's he Republic" Keep up the109 good work.
Fantastic class. Who knew Plato could be this interesting?! Prof. Farrington's method of teaching is the best I've ever seen. He makes things understandable AND interesting. Two thumbs up for sure!
Great super experience. This class trully was very interesting. Love they way the professor explained things through. Is a class that little make you think about things twice. It is a good took to develop critical thinking!
This class taught me more than any class I have taken so far. What I took from this class has everything to do with Josh. He is fantastic professor, who not only challenged us, but truly cared about our well being as well as our philosphical journey. If I could take this class over again, I would. Truly a great professor and class!
Josh is a very gifted professor. He cares about his students both inside and outside the classroom. His teaching style is one that is very easy for me to understand. I feel like Josh has had a great impact on my education at Ivy Tech. I hope he continues to do what he loves. Teach. He's amazing at it.
Absolutely, the most inspirational person that I have had the honor of meeting. If you are looking for some direction in life, I implore you to take anyone of his courses. The man inspires the uninspired. His methods of teaching were refreshing. Simply put, 350 characters are not enough to describe such a life changing, enriching experience.
Any professor that can make Plato's Republic fun to learn about has to be awesome! I loved the excitement that the professor had for his class. It was one of the most fun classes that I have ever taken.
I knew when i left Farringtons Philosophy class i would sign up for another class he taught! Although Plato is not an easy book to read or understand, Josh made it fun and took the time to make sure each and everyone of his students understood. Sad this is my last semester with him, but thankful to have experienced two classes with him!
Finding a professor that makes you want to attend class is a rare enough occurrence nowadays. Finding a professor that makes you want to do your very best all the while encouraging you and being on the same level as their students is almost impossible. Josh Farrington is a fantastic professor with a real world approach to teaching and learning.
I really liked that this instructor let the class give input on their assignments. He was very helpful with all questions and made this class very easy to understand.
This is the second class I have taken with Professor Farrington and just as the first course was interesting and thought provoking, so too was Intro to Ethics. I absolutely love taking his classes and hope that he continues to teach students how to think for themselves and hold fast to their ideations of what ethics means to them. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Great class. Great teacher I learned a lot. The professor's teaching style makes the material easier to understand. Prof. Farrington is a great professor and has a great dedication to his students.
Great Class, Great Prof. The use of Plato's Republic in class demonstrated fantasticly on the formation of a logical argument.
Farrington approach in teaching is differently from all of the other teachers I have had he is a dam good professor, I started off in his class with a so-so idea of the class and by the end of it found out how much I really liked it and He is very flexible when it comes to the homework assignments that he hands out.
Farrington is by far my favorite professor. His passion for his subject excites the student, and encourages you to try harder, and do better. He truly knows how to inspire and reach students on an intellectual level.
Mr. Farrington was by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. He made his class so much fun. Almost like an open chat about what we thought. The onl6 thing I would change is the he used a little more visual aids to help with confusing segments.
Mr. Farrington was by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. He made his class so much fun. Almost like an open chat about what we thought. The onl6 thing I would change is the he used a little more visual aids to help with confusing segments. I also really enjoyed our movie watching with the giver.
Josh Farrington is an amazing professor! His love and inspiration that he has for what he is teaching his class exzuberates in class. He challenges each of his students to be the difference in their and others lives. He challenges you to look at both sides of every situation and into the deepest part of your soul. He cares about each of his student
Really cares about his students! Tries to make the class as passable as possible! Really makes you think!
I enjoyed Professor Farrington's class a lot. It gave me a new perspective about philosophy and it was an enjoyable process.
I can honestly say over his course I had received and eye opener. Ive enjoyed his course so much that I proceeded to enroll in his class (even though philosophy is not my major). Let's just say I might receive a minor by accident because of being enrolled in Farrington's insightful, collaborative & adventurous courses. thank you Josh!
Josh has the ability to make you reach depths of knowledge you didn't even know existed. His lectures are thought provoking and push you to a whole different level of education. Josh is able to meet each student where they are on an academic level, while still being very present to the needs of all students. I will be taking more of Josh's classes
He is such a helpful professor, it seemed like he was bending over backwards for us in a way that made us work for our grade, it taught me not to just hold out my hand but instead to get up and grasp the grade I wanted with my own two hands.
It was an awesome class, and glad I'm took it.
I walked into class on the first day and took one look at Professor Farrington and knew instantly that I was going to be intrigued. Josh, just by looks screams Rock N Roll, class, confidence, and intelligence. He had my full attention from day one and opened my eyes to hard truths about myself and the world we live in.
This class was very easy going and the professor made you feel comfortable to give your opinion.
Farrington is a great Prof to have. He will engage with you as a student and will try to help set you on the path you need to be on to accomplish your goals. What I do like about this professor a lot is he will approach you and ask questions, then try to help you the best he can. He does this either through his own knowledge, or his colleagues.
The class was outstanding. I love how my thinking is pushed to it's limits and I feel better about myself personally and as a student. Josh is able to tech to the mass, but make you feel like you are his only student. He is kind and cares about all of his students. He is without a doubt a asset to IvyTech
Professor Farrington is an amazing instructor. His method of teaching is active participation through discussion, videos, and written material. He has an unconventional way of teaching that kept me interested and excited to come to class throughout the semester.
Hes amazing. Always there for students. Great lectures. Really makes you think
The two classes that I have taken with Josh were both very different from other classes that I've taken. But in a good way. He was able to make lectures seem like discussions, and that alone made the course easy and interesting. I have learned to think differently about things, more in depth. It was a great class & I would recommend it to anyone.
I enjoyed this class. Professor Farrington is awesome, he surely cares about his students. Always open minded and willing to give extra help and positive feedback!
This class, and professor I would definitely recommend to others. Farrington is an awesome teacher, he really cares about his students. He is there for you when you need it rather its extra help or what not. He makes the readings really understandable within his lectures and gets everyone involved. The content is very inspirational on character.
Josh is an amazing professor. I have had two classes with him and have learned so much. He has opened my eyes to a new perspective of how to look at life and the challenges that it may present. Taking any of his classes will not be disappointing.
Professor Farrington was a very good professor! He was always there for his students, and was always able to somehow relate to his students! Honestly with how he held class discussion and ran the classroom I would take more of his classes any day!
He is a wonderful teacher and continually involving the class. i would take a class with him anytime
Gave more true meaning about life and how I want to live my life.
Out of all the classes I have had in the 58 years of my life this was the most interesting and enlightening class I have ever taken. It's going to be a sad day whene I have no more classes left to take with him. It almost makes me want to fail a class just so I could take it over thank you Michael Israel
It's an inspiring class that you learn so much in so little time but it never feels tedious.
I took Intro to Ethics with Josh and he is an amazing professor. He really helps you understand many topics dealing with the class and he makes it fun so you can remember it the information easily.
I would absolutely take another course with Josh. You can see that he truly cares for his students.
over all cool teacher he helped mw with my exam
Very helpful and caring professor. Enjoyed the class and everything we learned
Josh was very involved with the class, and very clear on what he was doing and saying. It was fun to go over the reading in class, and have discussions. He was just like one of us. Best teacher I've had in all my school years.
Good teacher that wants to make a difference. cares about students
Beast Professor for days!
He was my favorite professor this semester, he is there for his students and is willing to help however he can. I loved his teaching style and would take another one of his classes in a heartbeat! He didn't use the book, but warned us before we went out and bought it so we didn't waste our money! Completely recommend him without a doubt.
Really cared about students and did an amazing job of explaining the material and helping students understand. Best professor I've ever had..
This class did not last long enough. I really wish I could have just stayed in this class for the next 3 years, it was that fantastic! Without a doubt, this will remain a stand-out experience for the remainder of my student career. Highly recommend to anyone!
Professor Josh demonstrated that he really cared for his students from the get go. He had a funny personality and I really wasn't sure how to take him at first but so glad I kept coming back. He is an excellent professor. If I didn't understand something he would put it in a way I could. I wish more profs were like him.
This instructor is awesome! He is very down to earth and treats you as a human being. The class is geared to help you learn as you participate as well as help you pass and not fail. If anyone ever has any questions about anything, the instructor is available to help and ask. Overall, the best instructor I've ever had.
Josh is an amazing professor,.....I will take every course available that he teaches!
He is an amazing teacher and is willing to take time out of his day/week to help you with anything even if it has nothing to do with his class. I would definitely recommend him to others and would gladly take more of his classes.
I loved having him as a professor. He gave amazing lectures and made it fun not boring. I would suggest him to a future student in a heartbeat. He will be well worth your time
The lectures were awesome! The professor made an extremely tuff thing much easier to understand. I will be attending more of his classes for sure.
Such a great class, dare I say, life changing? I learned so much that I will go on to apply in my every day life and hope I can teach others things I have learned from Professor Farrginton!
It's only been the first day of my intro to ethics class. And I KNOW that I'm going to learn so much from josh. He really has a passion for teaching and for his life! Such an inspiration to me not only as a student but as a human being. HOPE IN HUMANITY RESTORED.
Josh teaches ethics in a way that is very easy to swallow for even those who might have a slight language barrier. His use of real world topics involving ethics truly solidifies the conveyed message of his subjects and dispels any confusion. Please take this class even if you don't need the credits. You'll be thanking both Josh and yourself for it.
Josh was excellent. He really works with his students. We covered Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Hobbes. He presented all of the lectures in a way that was fun and easy to understand. Josh encouraged discussion, and thinking. Besides that, he cares about the growth of his students, along with their well being.
Mr. Farrington is the best teacher I have ever had. Classes were engaging and you can tell he is passionate about what he does. I fully reccomend taking one of his classes.
Enjoyed the course, would recommend Joshua's class! Taking him again next semester.
Mr. Farrington was an awesome instructor. He would put the lessons into modern terms so it was easier to understand. He was always available outside of class and wanted to help us get to where we wanted to be career wise. He genuinely cares about his students and would do anything to help us in whatever, from moving houses, to needing a job.
This teacher makes you use your own cognitive skills in class discussions, the class time is always enjoyable and the instructor is a hoot. If ever given the opportunity again, I would choose this professor for another course.
I really, really enjoyed Joshua (Josh) as my professor. He was extremely caring and lovable. His lectures were great, and he gave amazing feedback and inspiration for everyone. I liked his attitude. He was a very chill professor, and he made the class a lot of fun to simply discuss topics in. Overall, I would recommend him to anyone.
I didnt actually need this class anymore but stayed in it just because Josh was so cool. Besides his awesome hair and nice style he made a lame subject into something you were actually interested in and wanted to learn more about and apply to your daily self. Truly inspirational not just academically but also personally. Need more profs like him
I have never taken such a excellent class. I highly recommend Josh as a professor to anyone.
One of the most respectable professors I've had, truly a great professor to have teach you an important subject. I would recommend him to anyone who wishes to learn something.
Absolutely amazing teaching. Always presents another side and makes you really question everything you have known! Eye-opening and funny all the while.
Was a very good professor. Great to listen to and very entertaining. Loved this class!
Definitely would recommend to any studen taking Phil or Ethics classes. Made me feel heard and appreciated!!!
My first impression of Prof. Farrington was immediately, that he loves his job. Every class was positive, interesting and he actually pushed us to think critically. Loved the class and would willingly opt for a future class with this Prof.
I love his eyeliner and his personality and everything about the class.
Mr. Farrington is an awesome proffesor! He breaks the reading material down so it can be easily understood. Students are guaranteed to have a good time in his class!
All around awesome dude. Excited to take another class with the same professor.
Josh was a fantastic instructor. I went into that class nervous and honestly a little intimidated, but it turned out to be my favorite class, out of all my classes through my entire college experience. He guided us to really think about our career choices as well. He also provided a lot of encouragement and motivation to the students.
Best professor i've ever had.
Wonderful human being with good intentions and a love for life.
Mr. Farrington allowed us as students the opportunity to see a much broader view than the typical textbook. Through books on Aristotle, Plato, Socrates, and Hobbes; the specific views of philosophy, virtues, and everyday ethics have a better understanding in thought and can be seen in interpretation of today's world. Excellent professor!
Farrington is the best professor I have had in my two years at Ivy Tech. Loved his lectures
I can not say enough about Farrington. I came to his class knowing absolutely nothing about Philosophy nor it's characters. But I left his class with a wealth of knowledge and insight. I love the way he made the stories come alive. I love the way he allowed us to talk and interact in class. He makes learning fun. I really appreciate you!
Mr. Farrington made a big difference in my spring semester. I was really burnt out and unmotivated. He made it super easy and fun to learn about philosophy. I would recommend him to any student.
I loved this class. I am taking his Ethics class in the Fall just because he is teaching it.
Had Farrington two semesters in a row, and aced both semesters. Great teacher, very flexible with absences, and is great with communication outside of class hours!
He was very energetic and passionate about the subject and he couldn't wait to teach and share his passion every class. Very approachable. I never hesitated to speak to him.
The only regret I have is not being able to yake additional courses taught by this professor as I have graduated this semester.
One of the best instructors that I have ever had. Learned a lot of interesting information, while also having fun. Very understanding about absences, but you will not want to miss any of the awesome lectures. The class is taught in a way that is easy to understand, and all you have to do is show up, pay attention, and try your best.
I loved this professor's class. He actually introduced me to the school I am currently transferring to. I wished to take another class with him but was unable to do so. This guy is totally rare. Please take his class, you won't regret it!
Best college prof I've ever had.
I've probably learned more in this class than I've ever learned in many of my classes in high school/beginning of college. Farrington gave us all of the information we needed, and then some more, to ensure that our understanding of philosophy was solid and applicable to real world things. I really enjoyed this class with him, highly recommend it!
Mr Farrington was always a pleasure to go into a 8:30 AM class. His lectures were very well planned out and he allowed for us to be the ones to be in control of how the class went. He used clips from todays youth and it allowed us to make connections with what he was teaching us about. His class let me to learn many long lasting life skills!
This was one of the best classes I've ever taken, I have retained so much from this professor's lectures, and I really hope I can take one of his classes again in the future!
By far my favorite teacher.
Had a wonderful semester! Learned a lot of stuff that I didnt know! :)
Super easy class. Fun to be apart of.
He is seriously the best professor I've ever had. Would reccomend 10/10
Best Teacher Ever. Josh you motivated me so much you were awesome. I loved your teaching style. You made me want to continue learning. It's professors like u who make me want to learn.
You made an 8am class something worth waking up for. I really enjoyed your style of teaching and feel that I retained information much better than other classes.
Hes overall one of the best teachers I have ever had because shes funny but also gets the job done on helping your remember information in a fun way.
Best instructor I've ever had! He took material I knew nothing about and made it easy to learn and remember. He's very personable and seemed to have a little bond with every student in class. I've never experiences such a fun class and it was 8am on a Friday. He's the best!
This was my second time having Josh for class and the only reason I won't have him next semester is because his other class is full. A fun professor that cares about his students and their success after you leave his class. If you go to Ivy Tech, I suggest taking one of his humanities classes even if it isn't for your degree, it's worth it.
Best teacher ever! Love the way he teaches, really relatable to students, best class ever! He is really helpful with everything no matter what it is!! Loved this class and the lectures you really learn a lot from Josh and his lectures I encourage everyone to take his class!!
Definitely the best professor I have had the privilege of learning from. Didn't use the typical teaching style and I believe that's what especially made the class so effective. I really enjoyed the class itself and the professor even more so.
Josh was one of the best teachers I've ever had. The "Josh Talk" style of class actually allowed the information to stick with me, and I always found myself looking forward to class.
Best time ive had in a college class ina a long time he was amazing
He's a very laid back professor but he still expects you to participate. I'm trying to get into another one of his classes right now.
The professor does an excellent job at finding ways to relate philosophy to everyday events, and translating the often confusing writings into more modern terms.
He is such a caring and open individueal! taking a class with him has been the highlight of my ivy tech experience and i would definately love to have him again.
Professor Joshua Farrington is an excellent teacher. I like his style of lecturing; he would put the information on the board and explain it to us. He is fair with all students when he gives our grades. He is well respected. He cares about his students. He is inspirational and he has a wealth of knowledge about philosophy. I enjoyed the class.
Absolutely amazing prof. I am so glad I took his class, his class was a deciding factor in changing my major.
Joshua is one of the best professors I have ever had, no question. He is well respected, inspirational, and treats all of his students with compassion and understanding. His teaching style is as far from "by the book" as you can get, and it is also highly effective. I wish there were more classes of his that I could take. Choose "Prime Rib"!
Joshua is a unique individual. He gives off the impression that he'd do anything for anyone of his students. He is vocal about loving his job and hating the pay. I enjoyed him because he's not a phony. He makes class interesting and puts complex ideas into inappropriate senerios that are irresistible. I laughed every week... At 8am!!
Mr. Farrington was a wonderful and great professor. He understand when you talk to him about your life that something is going on. He understands that it is not in your control sometimes and it matters a lot for teachers to understand. He is a great dude and makes you feel at home .
Interesting, intriguing and inspirational.
I had a great time at this class.
It's the approach that Josh takes to teaching that really makes his classes stand out. Instead of the traditional cookie-cutter approach with PowerPoints, weekly quizzes, and academic papers, he uses a conversation based structure where everyone has the chance to share their thoughts and feelings, while still being accademiclly stimulated.
I had interacted with him before taking the Ethcis 101 class at Ivy Tech. He is a very open professor. Great convoersationaliat and consistently encourages students to, think for themselves. He has my respect as a professor who strives to allow his class to best meet the learning needs of his students. Entertainment is expected 110%
Wouldn't have passed if I didn't have him as a teacher! He is wonderful!!
My all time favorite professor.
I love the open discussions and the way Josh goes about teaching. He treats his students as adults and peers instead of subordinates. He is by far one of my favorite professors of all time.
Very interesting class sessions. Hes funny. He makes you feel like you are supposed to be there. He will go over things that you do not understand. He also lets you pick the class structure.
Josh is great! Don't pass up the opportunity to work with Ivy Tech's best professor!
Mr. Farrington is a great teacher who works with the needs and wants of the students that take his class, so that they are able to have the best experience possible. Also, the amount of writing and reading is very small compared to most classes and much of it depends on the student themselves. He really is a fun professor that even makes salsa!!!!!
Great teacher one of the if not the best college professors ive had. Makes it easy to learn and not just full of test .. yu actually learn stuff
Amazing would recommend to anybody
Professor Farrington is one of the best professors I have ever had! He is extremely engaging in class. He also does his best to learn his students career paths and give them guidance when needed. Farrington is hilarious and amazing at explaining Aristotles teachings. Im so fortunate to have had him for class.
Josh is a great professor who cares deeply about his students and their successes. He does everything he can to make sure that his students are able to understand the material being covered as best they can. This is my second class with him and to be honest I only took this class because I loved his Ethics class so much last semester.
Josh Farrington owns my heart. He is one of the sweetest profs I've ever had, and he's super understanding! He's hilarious and keeps a pretty boring subject v interesting. Easy class, but you'll definitely learn something. Joshua ily
Most enlightening class I have attended so far
Mr Farrington was an entertaining instructor over the course of the last semester. Assignment wise the class isn't very difficult, but hat made it stand out to me was how he challenged us students to think. I look forward to taking his ethics class in the upcoming semester.
I love how the professor is very down-to-earth and doesn't make his students feel inferior to him. He treats everyone with respect and never belittles them.
If you're looking for a professor who not only goes above and beyond for his students but who is also an insanely awesome lecturer, then look no further. This class was a last minute switch for me, and it was one of the best decisions I've made in my college career. Take a course with Mr. Josh Farrington. You won't be disappointed.
When having discussion based lessons, it helped me understand the topics more thoroughly. He genuinely cares for the student's future as well.
Professor Farrington was great! I totally recommend taking his class! His lectures are amazing & he is invested and there for you whenever you need him. I chose to take this class as an elective & I am so glad that I did. I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into, but Ethics changed me and my perception. W/O Josh, the class wouldn't be the same.
Professor Farrington is kind, funny, and knows what he is talking about! I recommended his classes to my friends and I would like to take other classes by him in the future. I learned a lot in this class and had a great time doing it.
Mr. Farrington is an excellent Professor.
He is cool.
Delivers the subject with a unique ability that makes one want to listen and learn.
I never thought in the world that I would be able to explain philosophical ideas and quote Socrates. Almost every subject that we discussed this semester I was able to retain.
Josh was the most helpful , caring , inspirational teacher I have ever had . He was also my advisor and helped guide me down the road I needed to be . He was always accessible and willing to help. He was funny , and spoke about such real relatable topics . I would recommend him to ANYONE. He was a blessing to me !
I think you did a wonderful job and Im gonna miss having you a professor and friend!!
He teaches like no other teacher Ive ever seen before. Its different, to me thats good change. How he goes about his classes and students make his class worth getting up and going to, no matter how long the class may be. He keeps my attention the whole class period and is very understanding when it comes to life and school.
Josh was an incredible professor. I really enjoyed all of his classes
Professor Farrington is one of if not the greatest professor ive ever encountered. He goes the extra mile for his students & then some. His priorities are to educate his students, guide them during there journey, & help execute a plan for success. Farrington only deserves the upmost respect for his role in students lives. Im proud to have had him
I love Josh because he has always taught with such passion and he always keeps my attention. I have never had an instructor teach in a way that I could not only understand but comprehend the things he teaches. I wish more instructors were like him and actually cared about delivering a message that could eventually create better human beings. Thanks
I always enjoy seeing Farrington around the campus and having him in class. He always cares about his students and makes sure they have all the tools they need to go far in life. I enjoy all of his lectures
One of the most open minded and laid back professors I've ever had. You put a lot of effort into your teaching and it shows. You care a lot about every student he has, your willing to set up dates to talk about anything, even if it's issues outside of schooling. You're amazing, don't ever change, you're one of the best out there!
Professor Farrington impacted my life. I learned so much in Ethics this semester, things that really matter.. touching the soul of who I want to become. Thank you so much for everything youve done. Youre truly an amazing person.
Great teacher!
Josh is easily one of the best professors I've ever had. He never hesitates to help when you have questions and will always make time for you when need it. His lectures are thought-provoking and relevant. I have taken 4 classes with him and have never had a bad experience. Classes are very discussion based. He has a gift and passion for teaching!
Farrington was a great instructor to have, and manages to get his students to actually think and learn for themselves, as opposed to simply having us regurgitate knowledge on test and having us forget a few minutes afterwards. Glad i had him and could not recommend him enough,
There are no words to describe Joshua! He is the most amazing teacher. He cares for his students and wants his students to do great in class and outside of class. He makes you believe in the impossible. He is an amazing person and teacher to know ! I am super excited I had him as my professor!!
Josh probably the best teacher I've ever had! You'll never find someone that cares more about his students and he really does tailor his class to his students. If you have the chance to take one of his courses I highly recommend him! I didn't know what to put for attendance, if you miss a day or two it's not going to kill you, it's easy to catch up
One of the only teachers in my learning career that actually caught my attention and helped me grow. Ive gotten attached to three whole teachers my entire life and he is one of them.
I really enjoyed him. Not only was he funny during classes but helped explain these tough lesson that anyone can understand it. I enjoy it can relate back and gives the opportunity to apply this course to your life and i thought it was an important value you get from your answer is not wrong type but more it can be improved on.
He was awesome to have in class! he was able to make even the most boring lectures creative and entertaining.
I loved having Farrington. He was hilarious and made learning fun! It was obvious how much he cared about his students!
I learn more life lessons in this class than I have in any other class Ive taken it was rly amazing
I absolutely loves Josh! He was honestly the best professor I ever had. Not only does he make time to meet for extra help with his class, he also makes time to sit and talk to you about your life. All around great guy!
Professor Josh was one of the best instructors I've had at Ivy Tech -- he made every lecture interesting and it never felt like a chore to go to class! Josh is very willing to help students and he makes time to meet with them even if it's not a required part of his job. This professor is amazing and I highly recommend taking any of his courses!
One of my favorite teachers I've ever had
With this class and professor you know and you feel cared about and that your opinion matters. You also always have the chance to discuss your feedback and have helpful and interesting conversations. It is never boring and there is always a chance to have fun and joke around and learn so much.
Makes class extremely enjoyable. There are readings, however he goes over them in class and presents them in a very funny way so that you can understand it. He is also always available if you have questions. I would highly recommend this professor to everyone.
I really enjoyed this class, I took this class because I needed a fill in class and I am so glad that I did. I have never met a man that truly cared for people like Josh does. He genuinely has a good heart and is there to help students with their work and with their problems that are not even school related. One of a kind guy!
Hes a very entertaining and involved teacher, He is fun to watch and presents the material in a understandable way.
He is a very good teacher in this topic, as he teaches it not via lecturing but in-class debate. The assignments are easy and rely mostly upon your understanding and proof that you actually read the material; they ask for your interpretation and opinions. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to learn philosophy in a lively manner.
If you are at al interested in taking Philosophy or Ethics, definitely take it with Farrington. It's far from tedious and mundane. The lectures are awesome and interesting, and I always left genuinely satisfied at what I had learned.
HE IS THE BEST. I often think about my time in Josh's class. I caught him at the beginning of his career at Ivy Tech, and I am truly blessed. This man offers a space where ALL, regardless of background and education feel comfortable to share their life experience and view via Philosophy. This is how education was meant to be.
Farrington is absolutely amazing, hes always down to chat whether it be about your class with him or just to talk about you. He provides amazing feedback and cares immensely for his students. He grades based off of what you learned not tests or quizzes. He wants to see your knowledge grow, not word memorization. If you can, take courses with him.
350 characters couldnt do him justice. An inspirational, caring, and utterly hilarious guy who values the lessons he teaches. An easy A, not because hes lax, because he makes even some of the most dense readings come to life and portray the societal value of them. Incredibly innovative and observant. Loves his work/students and shows it.
Best Professor at Ivy Tech Bloomington! I would recommend taking all of his classes.
Josh is by far the most amazing teacher I have ever had! College or otherwise. You can really tell he loves his students and what he does. I can not wait to take any other course he offers!
I just want to say that Josh is an amazing teacher.
Professor Farrington is fair and he works hard to help his students understand and do well in his class
Josh made the class fun for everyone and made it involve everyone. He explains things in a clear and thorough perspective. Simple everyday checkin assignment and gave great feedback. He's invested in his students well being and only wants the best for them. Would definitely have him as a teacher again!
I think that Mr Farringtons teaching skills is great and I personally do not have any critiques for him he was very laid back and fun and made the lessons very easily understandable which I thank him for he is one of my favorite teachers all around
He made sure to make you feel like you where doing your best at all times.
Professor Farrington makes philosophy engaging and accessible. The class involves lively discussions rather than just lectures, and assignments focus on demonstrating understanding rather than rote memorization. unstuck AI was a helpful study tool alongside the course materials. Overall, a great professor who cares about student learning.
He took a few classes to get used to since he's pretty eccentric, but he gives good and engaging lectures while doing a good job of making it conversational to enhance the learning experience. His grading is fair and the coursework isn't difficult.
Some students could see this class as "easy," but if you truly engage with the work and use it as an academic exercise and go above and beyond the minimum required word count, it could be moderately difficult. I can say with certainty that this class was one of the best ones I've taken so far, as well as one of the better professors.
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