Good teacher, he tries to explain everything so that you understand it. Although Theory of Knowledge for me was challenging. Overall hes a great teacher and hes available for help outside of class. If you come to class, listen, take notes and do the reading, you'll do fine.

Very interesting topics but they are hard to understand. Reading is not checked, but it is necessary for a good grade. There is A LOT of reading. Prof. Bergeron tries to explain things thoroughly but has a difficultly getting the class to understand. 2 quizes, a midterm, 1 presentation, participation (going to class), and the final.

By far the most interesting class I have taken so far. He explains the material in an easy to understand way, and is very helpful with questions. The only grades are a midterm and final and the take home worksheets that follow the reading. Easy A. The midterm and final topics are given in advance and you can bring an outline.

Life Changing. He truly makes you think about life and religion and how man constantly searches for meaning and purpose.Best Professor I hav ever had. Even now, I think bout what I learned on a daily basis. He also makes sure students understand the topics. He goes out of his way to thoroughly explain complx topics and listens to every opinion

Very interesting professor. I picked this class just to fill the core and now I am really enjoying this class. It makes you think alot and he is pretty funny at times with his personal stories.

Very nice teacher. He's a good guy, makes the class interesting. Just make sure you pay attention in class and take notes and you'll do well. Definitely recommend him.

He is a really nice professor; as long as you do the readings, which are relatively short, show up everyday and take notes, and pay attention this class is an easy A. He is also really open to discussion about things; he doesn't just sit and talk the whole period; he allows students the opportunity to share their viewpoints, ideas and opinions.

Tough grader, not an easy A...Go to all classes and take extensive notes. He expects a well thought out/constructed handwritten essay for his tests in class. Kind of hard to do with limited time and, um, pen?

TAKE HIM! compared to all the other phil teachers HE IS THE BEST. NICE GUY and explains the reading SO YOU DONT HAVE TO READ IT.

Seriously the easiest professor ever! I never read any of the readings and got a 96% on the first test and a 95% on the second, 100% for participation, an A- on my paper, and a low A on the final exam. Seriously, it's easy. But you do have to go to class to take notes because tests are based on them. Just memorize the notes and regurgitate the info

Awesome teacher, but philosophy is not the easiest. The topics and books are hard to understand, but go to class and take extensive notes. 3 tests and a paper. Tests are extremely difficult for a 100 level class. try to find someone better.

Great professor. 3 exams, 1 short paper, and 3 sets of 10 questions you have about the readings (can be done with a group). Very early in the semester I had no interest in philosophy, however his class soon became my favorite. PHIL 130 with Dr. Bergeron was by far the most interesting and eye-opening class I've taken at LUC. Highly recommended.

No longer makes students write essays during exams. So if that scared you off no worries. Instead there are 3 tests and 3 two page papers. He is very clear in class and exams are mostly based off of lectures. Never saw him in office hours so idk how helpful he is outside of class.

He explains the readings so detailed in the lectures that you really don't have to read the readings. But, if you don't come to class then you won't pass the tests. The tests are hard but if you just write down the notes and study them you will do fine. He is really approachable and a very genuine and interesting person.

Very good professor, and a nice guy. Is able to make lectures funny and bearable. The material is understandable, however, the tests can be confusing. Be prepared for some funnyinteresting stories.

Dr. B is the man, one of the most interesting people I've ever met. His lectures are crazy but they make sense, and if you don't understand it he'll make sure you get it before the exam. He's flexible with schedules & deadlines, however his test (there was only one) was pretty hard. For a morning class, I looked forward to going. He's such a dad.

Make sure to attend every lecture, he tests on the notes taken in class, not from the readings. Readings don't really pertain to the lectures, stopped reading after the first few weeks. Mid-term, final and final paper. Take another professor if possible. Tests are nearly impossible. However, nicest guy ever, will help if you ask for it.

This is a lecture based class and readings are a must. He is an amazing lecturer but can be a little boring sometimes. Be aware that there are only THREE grades for the entire semester: The mid-term, a paper and a final. Study extra hard for his tests or fail.

Bergeron is a great professor. The tests are directly from his class notes. He writes everything you need to know. If you understand what he is talking about and actually show interest, the test becomes easy. Ask questions. He cares about your grade. He offered extra credit three separate times. One assignment raised your final grade by 5%

Bergerons class is for sure the easiest philosophy out there but it's still not a free pass. His exams are right from notes but can be tricky if you don't review them enough. 3 Exams ( one of which is a non-cumulative final) and One paper. The paper isn't too bad and he grades it fairly easily. Overall great professor and a must-take for philosophy

Dr. Bergeron was a great professor. Everything you need to know for the tests is given in his notes. It is in your best interest to show up to class because that is where he gets the material for the exams. He is a very caring professor that truly loves his job and cares about his students. I highly recommend him!

Good professor. Has a great attitude about everything and he's a very fair professor. It's not hard to do well in his class but it's not easy either. His lectures always seemed to go by really fast. There's a decent amount of reading for homework but it's philosophy so that's expected. We only had to write like three essays which wasn't too bad.

It's a philosophy class so it's pretty hard for most. PBerger is a great guy though and acknowledges that this material isn't easy for everyone to understand. He tries to be as clear as possible, but sometimes it is challenging for anyone to have clarity with such abstract thoughts. The thought experiments were really cool and greatly helped us.

Weekly group quizzes, he likes when students participate. Sometimes his lectures a bit boring. Midterm, final, assigns like 3 papers.

Easily one of the best professors you can take. He set up study sessions before the mid-term and essay-writing classes, all optional and all without being asked. Not many professors care enough to do that. Office hours are always open to help you. There is a lot of reading but its a college philosophy class. Put in the work you will get a grade.

Easily one of the best professors you can take. He set up study sessions before the mid-term and essay-writing classes, all optional and all without being asked. Not many professors care enough to do that. Office hours are always open to help. There is a lot of reading but its a college philosophy class. Put in the work you will get a good grade.

Great professor. His tests are extremely tough for a core class. Philosophy is already a hard topic so make sure you study a lot. But otherwise great professor!

Dr. B is a super nice guy and very approachable and reminds the class throughout the semester that they can go to him for help. But class is pretty hard for a level 100 course. He asks very specific questions and wants specific answers, if not he'll mark you wrong. I put in a lot of work for a B :/ If you're not a phil major then avoid if you can.

He is a very tough grader. This required WAY more studying and work then a 100 level class should. I was spending more time on this class than any of my major classes. He is a very nice guy but his grading is very tough and his tests are also very difficult

He's super nice but a hard grader.

Dr. Bergeron seemed like a laid-back, easy teacher at first, but he grades the exams and quizzes hard.

There is a lot of reading in this class it is no joke, but Dr. Bergeron does a really good job a explaining and breaking down the readings, he sometimes uploads his own notes which definitely clarifies a lot of things. Exams can be tough, but the study guides he gives really help as to what to study for. You can see that he tries not to waste time.

This class required understanding and critically analyzing various readings followed by discussion based engagement with the professor and other students. The tests required students to demonstrate both an understanding and a thoughtful analysis of the readings. The class basically teaches the formula to get A's in other classes at Loyola.

Dr. B is an awesome person overall and the class is easy if you pay attention but he is a tough grader. You need to write down your entire thoughts and expand on them as much as possible to get full credit.

Professor B, Is very Compassionate when it comes to his teachings however his lectures can go on and on and it does get boring. He gives you readings and you take notes in class which helps when it comes to the exams. We have weekly group quizzes worth 1 pt, 2 exams and 1 final. The exams are the most difficult, so I would advise getting helpbefore

don't let other reviews throw you off! Dr. B rocks. You must go to class and TAKE NOTES! Group quizzes are graded for completion. 2 tests but releases a detailed study guide and if you took notes in class, it is easy to fill it out & you WILL get an A on the tests. he's easy grader on short essays and no final exam , just an easy group project!

Dr. B is great! he only has 2 tests and then an easy final project, and if you got below a 75% on the first two tests, he offers a one page essay make-up assignment to bring your grade up for BOTH tests to a 75%. He wants everyone to pass and do well! take notes on his lectures and attend every class. I'm not a philosophy fan and it was an easy B

He gives partial credit for multiple choice questions you get wrong on the exams if you give an explanation why you chose it, it's a grade saver. take notes on lectures and fill out the study guides. you don't need to read because he gives you the main ideas for the test in his lectures and makes it easy to understan. overall i thought he was great

Dr. B introduced this new course that was different, actually interesting and fun. Discussion based classes, gives out easy group quizzes to spark participation. Texts/ articles assigned are easy reads, essays assigned are short, and mostly reflective, grades them fairly. Would recommend this Tier 2 Phil class over any other boring one!

Professor B is possibly one of the most passionate professors I have had in my 3years at Loyola. This course was completely new, but he didn't overload it with too much material, but a good balance of experience-readings. He tends to rant, but he makes up for that in easier grading and asking for student feedback. Take this for tier 2 philosophy.

Just go to class and take good notes. If you do that, your papers will be easy to write. No tests! Just papers. There are pop quizzes but theyre group quizzes and the questions are not hard at all. Easy A as long as you demonstrate in your papers that youve learned something. Hes an inspiring professor and fair grader!

Dr. B is a super sweet and caring professor. HE cares a lot about philosophy and making it accessible to students. He is available outside of class for students and cares about how we are doing. He is a pretty tough grader though. He also tends to pressure students to participate in some way.

Dr B is truly a great professor. A caring individual, beyond intellectual, knows how to connect and make everything relatable and easy to understand. He's one of the few professors in my college experience who has made class actually enjoyable. It's because of him my curiosity in Philosophy has sparked. He is extremely passionate about the course.

Prof B is a good guy. He cares about you learning and understanding philosophy. He wants you to open your mind and wants you to grow as a person. He really pushes for no cell phone use and lots of participation. It helps if you do the readings because you can participate more and have really good discussions with your class.

Dr. B is a really intelligent guy and a great person, but I do not like him as a professor. He grades incredibly hard on our tests (take-home essays). The class would be better if we met in groups more to discuss our knowledge of the readings rather than him lecturing the whole time. Unless you're a PHIL major or minor, I'd find a diff. prof.

Dr Bergeron is a really sweet guy. He is easy to talk to and does his best to make sure he respects the opinions of everyone in the class which is important in philosophy since it is subjective. Readings are interesting and he explains them in depth. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because he will call on people at random during discussion

Readings are interesting and relatively easy. Only 2 tests and 2 short papers, along with in class discussions which are not hard to prepare for. He provides his notes which makes studying for the exams easy. Dr. B is really understanding and likes to joke a lot. Definitely take for Tier 2

He's really sweet and you can tell he's very passionate about what he teaches, however, he can be a tough grader sometimes. His exams are difficult but the readings are very interesting, so if you're willing to work hard for this class, I would def take him!

Dr. B is an amazing professor. He is very personable and I enjoyed listening to him teach. He was vulnerable when we dealt with difficult subject matter and fostered an environment in which I felt comfortable speaking up and participating. If you go to the review sessions and fill out study guides for tests then you will do fine.

He is a great professor. He makes philosophy fun and engaging and has clear expectations for discussions or exams.

Love Dr. B. He's such an amazing person. Feels really approachable. He is however a very tough grader and his exams feel nearly impossible. He gives barely any time to take them and he assigns so many readings it's just not possible to do them all. you can skip class and cram for exams. just get ready to suffer but it's doable.

Dr. B is one of the nicest souls you will ever meet on campus. He is super passionate and does a great job explaining the material. He also always has an interesting and meaningful anecdote that shows just how interesting of a life he has led. He is also super easy to talk to outside of class. Lastly, PHIL288 is an amazing course!

I really loved Dr. B's class. He's kind, caring, and not afraid to be vulnerable. He has a lot going on in his personal life, and he does a really great job of using his experiences to enrich the class. Sweetest man you'll ever meet.

Dr. B is one of the best professors Ive had at college. This is the first philosophy class Ive ever found interesting- if youre someone who doesnt enjoy typical philosophy classes I highly recommend taking Dr. B. I learned a lot about myself as a person through the class material. I wish I could take this class again.

Dr. B is awesome! He encourages all of us to interact and participate in group conversations. His lectures aren't anything dense or boring, he keeps the criteria up to date and interesting. The books he offers for the course are great choices that actually discuss intriguing topics. Just pay attention to his lectures and participate in discussions

Dr. B is one of the best professors I have ever had, and not just because of his teaching, but how kind he is. He is always happy to be in class, teach his students, and you can tell he is impressed during the Harkness Discussions. He really cares about his students and you can always tell. I would highly recommend Dr. B for philosophy.

Prof B is a really nice guy and a good prof, just not what works for me. He is VERY lecture heavy, as in you will spend the whole class trying not to fall asleep He will keep you after class every. single. day. to keep talking. No joke. His grading for the Socratic seminars don't make sense and are hypocritical. I'd think before taking his class

Dr. B is a great person and teacher, but this class does rely on reading material each week, hence weekly readings, and it will all be on the exam, but he pretty much prepares you for the exams well. If you know what the idea of the readings are you should be okay. He also makes you participate in 2 group discussions in front of the class semester

Dr. Bergeron was very helpful and always so kind when talking about the course and with his students. He is always so approachable and one of the best professors I have ever had. His class consists of reading, but the readings are easier and each students participates in discussions about a reading assigned. Pretty easy class if you participate.

Dr. B was a great professor who really encouraged discussion and conversation between students. Really easygoing, just wants students to show up and participate. Grade is based on exams and discussions. He really cares about his students and offers some meaningful life lessons and advice. He can get off-topic easily, but that's the fun of it all.

Dr. B gives engaging lectures and is truly passionate about what he does. Exams can be tricky but if you review the material (most of his lecture notes are posted) they should be doable. They are multiple-choice, fill in the blank, short answer, and true/false. Gives partial credit for short answer.

Great, easy class if you just do the readings and come to 50% of the lectures. Participation in group discussions matters, prep for those, and a couple tests, all follow the topics in readings and lectures. Very good class

I love Mr.B as a person, he is very caring and extremely intelligent. I enjoyed this class very much, and the actual class is not difficult, but the exams are killer. Make sure to study plenty of days ahead of the exam. Overall, I learned so much from this class and I would take it again.

Dr. B is one of the best people I have ever met. This class changed the way I look at life for the better, to the extent that I believe it should be a required course for all students to take. Exams are really tough so you NEED to study. The readings are so interesting, as well as the class discussions. TAKE. THIS. CLASS.

Dr. B was one of the best professors I've ever had at Loyola. This course is so insightful, and you're guaranteed to learn something new about yourself. This class will definitely have a life-long impact on me, and I highly recommend! The readings are also very interesting and relevant for a philosophy class. On top of that, Dr. B is so kind!

Please, please take this class. I think PHIL 288 with Dr. B should be mandatory for everyone. It's the best class and most applicable class to life that I've ever taken. Dr. B is wonderful at explaining things, and this class will make you examine your personal relationships critically. But, his exams are tough and you'll need to study in advance.

Dr. B is an absolutely great professor, he is upbeat and very open about talking on all sorts of topics personal, philosophical, etc. All of the readings are seriously impactful and very informative. Very discussion heavy class and attendance is super important for information and understanding but not technically 100% required. 10/10 would recc.

Very nice prof, very caring and has some interesting lectures. Doesn't allow technology which was slightly annoying but you get used to it. Tests weren't difficult, he gave a study guide before each to review.

I already like philosophy, but understand when people aren't interested in it. That being said, this class is so easily applicable to real life it's criminal, taught by such an interesting and profound professor. I made an account on here solely to give Dr. B a good rating: somehow mixes humor and serious topics flawlessly. Cannot recommend enough.

Dr. B is amazing! He has fascinating stories to share and really cares deeply for all his students. The class was one of, if not the most interesting course I've taken. Tests can be challenging, prepare well, read his lecture notes, take good notes in class 2 discussions each and super interesting and not as intimidating as seemed to be at first.

Altough phones and laptops werent allowed in class, i LOVE Dr. B he is caring and funny and cares about his students and is interested in having a relationship with outside of class.

Dr. B is an amazing professor. He is a down to earth guy that really inspired me in a lot of ways. While his class is not an easy one, as it requires lots of reading, note taking, and studying, I would still recommend it to anyone.

This was one of my favorite classes I have taken at Loyola. Dr. B. is an amazing professor whose passion is inspiring and infectious. He was so kind and truly cared about engaging students. Absolutely worth taking.

Dr B is a great and caring professor. He truly does care for his students. He could be a little harsh on grading but if you really pay attention to lectures and do the readings, you'll be fine. He is very passionate about what he teaches and is down to earth

I liked Dr. B and his teaching style. Weekly readings which were sometimes interesting and sometimes not. He posts lecture notes and study guides, if you pay attention and use his resources you will do well on tests. Required to do 2 soctratic seminars which aren't too bad. Group work in class counts for points so try and not miss class a lot.

Very nice guy who shares personal stories that tie into subjects. No computers or phones without documented reason for it. 3 tests, group work in class, and 2 Socratic seminars makeup your entire grade so definitely need to study for the exams and prepare for the seminars. Challenges conventional ways of thinking which might be hard for some.

Dr. B is really sweet and genuine. This class was needed for core but it was pretty easy. All you have to do is show up and do the readings which are pretty simple. Attendance is mandatory since your participation grades are based on group discussions. You also have 2 socratic seminars that are mandatory based on that weeks readings.

He's probably one of the nicest and most genuine people I've met. I'm not a big fan of philosophy, but I actually looked forward to hear what he had to say in his lectures. However, my only issues are that his exams are a bit tough at times and that he doesn't put of the other assignments in the gradebook which gets a little annoying.

Dr. B is a nice, kind, respectful guy. You need to take notes on anything & everything he goes over. He posts class notes but they don't include all the material. 2 in group discussions very easy. 3 exams they will get tough if you didn't take notes. He posts the grades for in class assignments & the group discussion till the end of the semester.

Dr. B is a great professor, but the class can be tricky. It is comprised of mainly 3 exams and 2 discussions with others in front of the class. His exams are extremely difficult, study by reading his online lecture notes closely. There are no essays besides a one-pager, but no computers or tablets in class. Highly recommend overall.

3 exams, 2 in class discussions. Weekly readings that are discussed in class. No electronics. Provides his notes & study guide for exams. Super sweet, genuine guy. Was vulnerable & open with our class the entire semester which I appreciated. For a required course, I was happy to have Dr B as my professor. Just didn't keep up with grading

Professor B. brings a unique blend of passion and care to the classroom. While the workload can be challenging, engaging with the material and discussions is rewarding. unstuck AI proved a helpful study tool alongside the textbook.

Be ready to be his therapist. He talks so much about his life, and we barely get through content, but thank god the content was so easy. Just read the study guide and you're set for the test. He's pretty funny and very chill, but the grading system is a little weird. If you're not there for group work, there's no way you can get an A in the class.

He is so sweet and gets very vulnerable with his students. Make sure to READ and use the study guides before exams, it'll help a lot. Overall, a really good professor and had a good experience with him. He really makes you think outside of your own opinions and views on life.

This class is what you'll expect from a phil class. he likes to yap about his family and its very cute! he hates tech; have to take notes on paper but it forces you to pay attention. 3 exams that you get a study guide for. loved the discussion part of the class. make sure you go to class because you do get participation points for your group work

I really enjoyed this class, I thought it was intimidating at first but I became accustom to his grading and lecture style. I didn't find the exams to be particularly difficult, especially because the material was interesting. Discussion groups were interesting, I liked engaging with my peers and I would absolutely take the course again.

I cannot express how much I loved Dr. B. He is such a sweet open minded guy and his discussions are big eye openers. He treats his students as equals and is so carefree. His exams were a little tough but he provides his own written notes after each class you could use to study. I would take him again and I wish all my professors were like him!

I loved being in Doctor B's lectures! He makes his students think yet is still extremely respectful. You have to be in two discussions to make up 12% of your grade so if you're not comfortable speaking in front of others I would avoid this class. However, he fosters a safe environment and is really funny. Would recommend!

Dr. B is vulnerable and caring. The readings are impactful and I'm glad we had them. The Harkness Discussions are interesting, it's nice to be able to discuss with peers. There's a lot of readings and they can be long but if you do them and come to class you'll do good. Even if you don't understand the reading do it, it'll make more sense in class.