3.7

Peter March

Philosophy - Saint Mary's University

3.7
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3.7
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

yuck, horrible, nothing positive can be said

PHI200 - 1.0 rating

he may be hard and seem scary, but its all an act-you actually can learn fr

PHIL - 4.0 rating
Class Info

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Textbook Required

67%

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Reviews (116)
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PHI200
Feb 25, 2002

yuck, horrible, nothing positive can be said

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PHIL
Apr 2, 2002

he may be hard and seem scary, but its all an act-you actually can learn fr. him

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PHI327
Oct 2, 2002

No Comments

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PHI327
Oct 30, 2002

March is very entertaining.

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PHI200
Oct 31, 2002

Great guy

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PHI200
Nov 20, 2002

an odd man

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PHI200
Nov 25, 2002

He made me think about dropping everything and becoming a philosopher.

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PHI305
Nov 28, 2002

No Comments

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PHI200
Jan 14, 2003

No Comments

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PHI327
Jan 28, 2003

Always willing to explain material ouside of Class. A+ very possible

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PHI
Mar 28, 2003

No Comments

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PHI
Apr 14, 2003

No Comments

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PHI200
Sep 22, 2003

No Comments

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PHI200
Nov 8, 2003

Hilarious. A genious, at the same time horribly offensive. But he loves his job.

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PHI200
Dec 8, 2003

This man is great. his class is the only one i look forward to going to!

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PHILMIND
Jan 3, 2004

Hilarious. Will say anything to get the class talking. Take everything he says with a grain of salt. My fav class at SMU

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PHI
Feb 12, 2004

One of teh best profs at SMU. Everybody here should take one of his courses.

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PHIL
Feb 21, 2004

No Comments

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PHI200
Apr 6, 2004

He is a great Prof. If you ever need extra help don’t be shy to see him. He is willing to help you out and he wants to help you pass. Study for his quizzes and read the book and you will do great. This is my favorite class at SMU! Amazing and Funny man!

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PHI200
Apr 6, 2004

Peter March is the best prof at SMU

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PHI200
Apr 6, 2004

Read the book and you will be fine on the tests. Hard time going to class because he tends to just talk a lot of the time, can be funny, but sometimes just gets tiring and boring.

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PHI200
Apr 6, 2004

A great man very helpful. If your having trouble he will find a way to help. This was the most interesting class I have ever taken, its not easy but its worth it. I highly recomend this class it was the best 1000 dollars i have ever spent.

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PHI200
Apr 6, 2004

Strange guy. You wouldn't like him if youre sensitive to Religion, morality, or if you aren't open to new ideas. He tends to go off topic quite often, but he is very smart. He's very willing to help if you have trouble, he's more than willing to offerhelp

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PHIL200
Apr 7, 2004

Peter is really bright, you can tell his mind never stops. I really enjoyed attending his class. He is a little outrageous but I think it's mostly for effect, to get the class talking. I will take more of his classes if my schedule allows it

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PHI200
Apr 7, 2004

No Comments

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PHI200
Apr 8, 2004

great men, really smart, and more than welling to help you at any time.

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PHY210
Apr 8, 2004

He made the class interesting

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PHI2000
Apr 11, 2004

March is a very resonable and approachable prof. He is willing to make adjustments to people who deserved it.

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PHI200
Apr 12, 2004

Peter brings interest into the classroom every day. He never comes short of shocking his students with his highly extreme yet truthful views of life. He might very well be the most educated, accomplished man I have encountered.(J.S)

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PHI200
Apr 12, 2004

No Comments

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PHI200
Apr 13, 2004

Prof March is awesome. He's always willing to help anyone aswell as go out of his way to do so.The information that we've learned in this class might have been hard or dull at times but Prof March made it interesting and a goal that was able to be reached

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PHI200
Apr 13, 2004

Amazing! He goes way beyond his duties as a professor and really makes you see your potential. I highly recommended him!

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POFMIND
Apr 14, 2004

Cum on vote! He's a good looking Roman man! Always willing to know what you think, and able to admit when he's wrong/ stumped. A brilliant man who is very encouraging.

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PHILOSOPHY
Apr 16, 2004

cant say anything bad about this guy. hes an awesome teacher and very interesting. he keeps you interested throughout lectures with humour which may be a little inappropriate at times but it kind of shocks you and keeps ur attention.

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PHI200
Apr 19, 2004

A fun, interesting class from a Prof who loves his subject. This guy really knows his stuff and will always keep your attention. If you ever need help, he will go out of his way to help you. (he is also hilarious)

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PHI328
Apr 20, 2004

Brilliant, witty, enlightening. A smart ass at times, he makes classes interesting and uplifting. It is hard material but doesn't feel like work - Material from this course will change the way you look at many things in life

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PHI200
May 1, 2004

Dr.March is a lively prof whose teaching methods are definately his own. He is very helpful to those who struggle (just make sure you ask!) and he will teach you some necessary tools for your university career.

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PHI200
May 11, 2004

I've never met anyone that is so willing to help his students in every way, even if they're relly slacking off. He really cares.

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PHI200
Jun 11, 2004

No Comments

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PHI200
Jun 15, 2004

idiotic approach to life. stubborn and smug about his backwards intelligence

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PHI2000
Jun 15, 2004

He's really funny, and interesting. The course is very fun. It's difficult if you can't remember things, but great if you have a good memory.

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PHIL
Jun 17, 2004

He is the man!! not the easiest but makes the class interesting with his stories...Gets everyone involved. May even take u kayaking if u do well (as a whole) or take u to brunch during a study session (when you need that extra help! I def take him again

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PHI200
Jun 18, 2004

Great Prof. Love his teaching style. ^__^

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PHI200
Jun 22, 2004

he saved my ass in a big way and convinced me to major in philosophy

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PHI200
Jun 22, 2004

Exceptional Prof. He goes above and beyond to ensure that his students do well in the course, if they apply themselves. He's kinda moody, and sometimes offensive, but the knowledge that you leave the course with is well worth it.

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PHI200
Jun 22, 2004

best prof. ever. I wish all the Prof. would be just like him. very understanding and loves to teach and is great at it.

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PHII200
Jun 23, 2004

very good teacher at his area of teaching.he does not let you go untill you learnt all staff.

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PHI201
Jun 25, 2004

Peter is Rock. anybody who need to take phi should take him coz he is a very helpful pro. the good things about him are if you are trying, you not only pass and you can get a very good mark.

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PHI200
Jun 27, 2004

Hes a nice guy, but dont believe all that he says. He does have favourtism in the class so if you had him before then you are sure to get that A+. He goes way off topic then you set there the entire class wasting time.

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PHI301
Aug 18, 2004

kick the bum Did not teach me a thing- he gave an a+ to a girl with a 1.0 gpa and she is dumb as a post -his tests had nothing to do with topics and his subjects were more about his personal life and issues with his father than philosophy-kick the bum out

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PHI
Sep 10, 2004

THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY WAYS TO SPELL LOSER AND PETER IS ONE OF THEM. LET ME SAY FAVORTISM!!!! HES ALL ABOUT IT. HIS CLASSES ARE HORRIBLE... AND DID I MENTION WHAT A PIG HE IS ALL HE TALKS ABOUT HIS SEX AND ITS BAD WHEN A 60 YR OLD TALKS ABOUT THIS!!!

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PHILMIND
Sep 24, 2004

Dr. March is by far my favorite Professor. Some may say he's opinionated, but what's the fun in being neutral all the time? This guys got views, and though they may not be right for some, they're certainly a refreshing change. He's funny as heck!

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PHI309
Sep 26, 2004

Strange but Mind Expanding

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PHI200
Sep 29, 2004

if your a moron, he'll tell you to your face, i like that.

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PHI201
Oct 18, 2004

March is one of the strangest profs I've had, but hey he is a philosophy prof. His views are controversial, and you can't tell the guy he's wrong, but his class is pure fun!

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INTROPHI
Oct 21, 2004

His class is pretty entertaining, doesnt really feel like a class, more like a conversation. It gets a little weird when he starts talking about getting circumsized but all in all its pretty good. The readings are painfully boring though.

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PHILOSOPHY
Oct 26, 2004

what kind of a prof just walks out of class when people don't stop talking???

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PHILOSOPHY
Oct 30, 2004

this guy is one of the best ppl i have ever met!!! he makes u understand...EVEN IF YOU DONT WANT TO! i like that. His lectures are all packed full of information and painfully amazing!!! KEEP ON TEACHIN!

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PHI200
Nov 3, 2004

Yes, he's entertaining, but his tests in Critical Thinking are ridiculous. He's turned a completely useless course into an extremely difficult one... Such a waste of time and money. (Example of a test question: "If March is a rabbit and March is a hare, then March is the March Hare. Explain.")

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PHI3271
Nov 4, 2004

awesome lectures but you had no idea what your mark was..didn't test very much and when he did it was confusing. Good class in general :)

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PHI2011
Nov 16, 2004

He's funny :)

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PHI200
Nov 17, 2004

the classes keep me entertained i guess...except for when we do problems on the overhead and such...i personally prefer when he goes off on his rants and raves about neurons, religion and countless other random topics. march reminds me of stewie off family guy :) evil, sadistic and funny :)

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INTRO
Nov 18, 2004

He's nuts, in a funny sort of way though. Hes really funny when he goes off on a topic though. I highly reccomend him but if youre religiou be prepared to be insulted.

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PHI201
Nov 30, 2004

had no prior interest to philosophy.. now my favorite class to attend.. hard to judge what will be on the tests but a very interesting man to listen to

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PHI200
Dec 3, 2004

Thanks for asking us questions on a test that we never talked about!

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PHI2010
Dec 5, 2004

This man has a serious power issue and is definitely the worst prof in my time at SMU so far. His tests are like cutting yourself... or at least they make you want to.

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INTRO
Grade: C
Dec 9, 2004

hes alright. pretty easy to listen to but his tests are brutal. they dont cover the stuff we cover in class and that book is terrible. no one in their right mind could read that and stay sane.

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PHI200
Dec 11, 2004

First few classes he was funny. Then it got a little old. But he's a smart guy, knows his stuff (expects everyone to know it too though). Tests are alright, hard to judge what'll be on it, but not bad. Goes on annoying rants sometimes though. I'm tired of hearing about our damn neurons.

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PHI3271
Dec 19, 2004

Best professor I've had at SMU. He dethrones religion, has great theories, keeps you awake and coming back, not to mention he has a great sense of humour. He can be repetitive but it's helpful--and his rants keep the class fresh when it could otherwise be boring. Great Prof!

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PHI200
Jan 3, 2005

He is a great prof. He makes it clear that you have to memorize the rules and if you do you will do great! I have an A+ at the moment in this class and all because I have the rules memorized which was the basis of pretty much all of the tests! He is interesting and makes you think! Great!

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PHI2000B
Jan 11, 2005

No Comments

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PHILOSOPHY
Jan 13, 2005

I lasted 4 classes and had to leave becouse of his unprofessional teaching skills.

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LOGIC
Jan 19, 2005

No Comments

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PHILOSOPHY
Feb 1, 2005

Professor March is just not a very nice person unless you know exactly what's going on in class. If you don't have the clue... well he'll just make you feel stupid. (oh yeah... if you have a volumptuous chest... you'll be his fave. NO kidding)

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PHI200
Feb 3, 2005

March is hilarious! He's a hard-ass for those who dont do the work, & was especially hard first semester 2 weed out the lazy students who were wout getting **** instead. It's the hard Critical Thinking course, no others @ SMU like it, glad I chose his class. Logic is fun! ^_^

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PHI328
Apr 12, 2005

Without a doubt my favorite prof at SMU. He's tough, but his classes are interesting and I love the atmosphere. The class is more of a group conversation then a lecture. I highly recommend any of his classes.

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PHI328
Apr 18, 2005

March is a horrible prof. I would not advise anyone take a class from him. The last part of the class was not even from the book. He was teaching us his own theory....is this allowed?

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PHL328PHL327
Jun 10, 2005

HE IS ONE OF THE BEST PROFS AT SMU, INTERESTING CLASS, IDEAS, THEORIES, AND VERY HELPFULL WHEN HE SEES THAT A STUDENT IS TRYING. BUT HE DOST NOT LIKE PEOPLE THAT ARE GOING TO SCHOOL TO HAVE FUN AS IF THEY ARE GOING TO THE PALACE NOT TO A UNIVERSITY.

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PHI327
Jul 25, 2005

This man is BRILLIANT! I was expecting a C or a D in his course and instead was suprised by an A! And for those of you who think that this man is a bully and says vulgar things: suck it up. You're in university, expect people to tell you what's on their mind. More prof's should be this honest.

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INTROTOPHIL
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2005

No Comments

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PHI200
Grade: C
Jul 25, 2005

If your looking for a prof that will make you think & challange you....he's one of them. None of his classe's are bird courses - He has an attitude b/c he's sick of students who need babysitters. If your looking to actually learn - you'll get a lot out of his classe's! I enjoyed

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PHILOSOPHY
Sep 29, 2005

His ego is the size of a small city and if you don't fall in line with his belief system, he will make you feel like an idiot, regardless of how right you are. That's just his schtick: an ego-rampant, "know-it-all" at the height of his self-absorption. Though his philosophy may sound water-tight, it's really not and he doesn't even buy it himself.

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LOGICPHILOSOP
Oct 14, 2005

He is smarrt, but cocky. This is probably the worst teacher around. sure he has great discussion, but you are tested on nothing you learned and the stuff you go over, has to be answered in his answer, not your own....so why did he ask for your opinion? funny, and smart, but that doesn't talk about his teaching!!! sorry, but ya suck.

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INTROPHIL
Oct 24, 2005

He is Philo, and I am Demea. We don't like Cleanthes very much. My conclusion: March is the best. Reasons: 1. totally interesting, 2. beliefs couldn't be more out there 3. there is no such thing as a soul. Who invited this guy? I think he's pretty great. I have replies ready for any objections.

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INTROPHIL
Nov 24, 2005

I love the lectures, his philosophy is great and i sorta can agree to his statements in his class HOWEVER .. this brief and article reading thing .. well thats a whole different story .. and i really dispise it over all good class

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PHILOFMIND
Grade: F
Dec 12, 2005

March is a great prof. Has alot to say, sometimes seems a little crazy but I recommend any course he teaches. Guidelines for assignments/essays not always clear, but he gives lots of leeway for interpretation.

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PHILOSOPHY
Dec 22, 2005

Everytime he talked about sex it took the rest of the day to catch up with my skin. That's right, no pepper for you, you creepy little elf.

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INTROTOPHILO
Jan 6, 2006

Awesome teacher, funny guy. He goes off on rants for long periods of time. One tip, if you want to challenge his beliefs you had best know what your talking about. I would reccomend his class to anyone who enjoys philosophy, and isnt easily offended.

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INTROPHIL
Jan 10, 2006

He's a little strange but that's what makes him a cool prof. If you do badly on your tests he will let you write an assignment as a make-up to give you an A if you wrote it right. It's near impossible to fail unless you never go to class and never talk to him about bad test marks. Overall he's fair and a good intro prof.

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PHIL
Jan 11, 2006

Very hard prof. Total ego maniac. Dont waste your time, try someone else.

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CRITICALTHINK
Jan 12, 2006

WORST PROF AND WORST PERSON EVER! Totally embarassed me by yelling at me in front of 250ppl on the first day of class (my first day of university EVER!) because I got lost and showed up 10 minutes late! No compassion.....enough said...

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PHIL
Jan 31, 2006

Great Prof.. might have some opinions that i dont agree with...but who cares i love to argue about what i beleiev in. But if your the type of person that doesn't like to argue this is not a class for you!

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PHILOSOPHY
Feb 9, 2006

Prof March has the courage, where most others are lacking, to force discussion on topics that need debate. Like it or not, agree with him or not, there is no contentious issue that can find resolution without an open and candid discussion. Canadians should be proud to have institutions which foster intellects like Prof March. - former student

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PHIL
Feb 9, 2006

great man of integity. dont liek our countrys free speech policys find one that bows down to your violence and fundamental hatred of women. unb student wish i had him as a prof welocme anytime at unb.

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PHILINTRO
Feb 9, 2006

Professor March has his good and bad moments. When I had him I found that he preferred to argue more than teaching. I was failing the class, so, I dropped it, and retook it with a different prof, and I am currently doing very well. Prof. March is not ****, but he can be a jerk. You'll love him or hate him as a professor.

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PHIL
Feb 10, 2006

No Comments

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PHI
Feb 11, 2006

No Comments

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INTRO
Feb 13, 2006

yeah March is controversial, he's a philosophy prof. You don't have to agree with him but he has the right to his opinion and to encourage debates in his classes. He's not a ****, he just believes in free speech and i think that's a great thing for a professor to encourage.

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CRITICALTHINKI
Feb 15, 2006

I didn't really like him much. I found him to be rather unclear when teaching and he seemed to teach to a select few in the class. I ended up dropping the class. Very smart man but he does tend to run at the mouth a lot.

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INTROPHIL
Feb 16, 2006

I feel privelaged to have him as my prof and would stand beside him if needed. SMU is all the better to have him at their university. If you listen he speaks truth.

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PHIL34022
Mar 21, 2006

Very Hard class most difficult readings I have done thus far in university. Extremely fair Prof always in his office if you are interested in a discussion about the materials or about the world in general. Speaks his mind so if you are expecting a baby sitter for a Prof don’t take his class.

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VARIOUS
Jun 5, 2006

great prof', great classes. he stimulates philosophical discussion and encourages philosophical lifestyle. encourages students and will bend over backwards for anyone. he teaches philosophy, so naturally the masses will be offended.

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PHI
Aug 14, 2006

No Comments

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PHI200
Aug 27, 2006

Peter is a wonderful character.. he teaches an interesting class. His class isn't easy, but he will always offer extra help to those that are willing to make the effort.

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PHI101
Oct 2, 2006

Always interesting, that's for sure

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PHILA
Dec 7, 2006

Did not like this course. The Prof was not helpful! Would have liked lectures to be more related to the course. U should know that if SMU doesn't like what you say about a prof they can delete you! Comments end up being bias so I can't say much more!

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PHIL1210
Nov 8, 2007

He is one of the most interesting profs on campus, and definetly the most controversial but he keeps you interested and I would definetly recommend him, However St. Mary's offered him some type of deal for his early retirement and he is leaving after this semester which means we are out of luck and have to get a new prof!! hopeful it will be Mercer

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PHY1
Dec 18, 2007

Loved the guy, I think he is one of the most interesting profs I have ever had and going to the class was never a drag. As long as you don’t take anything to hart, there is a lot to be learned.

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PHIL1201
Dec 22, 2007

One of the most interesting guys I've ever met. I've skipped a lot of classes this year and in past years (bad habit) But I didn't miss even ONE class of March's. He is hilarious, intelligent, and will keep you thinking. If you ever have a chance to meet this guy, take it!

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PHILOINTR
Jan 18, 2008

March is perhaps one of the best university profs out there. HE may come off as arrogant by his rep. BUT he is actually an intelligent and funny person. If you can land a class with him it will be the 3-6 best credits you have ever earned!

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PHIL1001
Jan 24, 2008

No Comments

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PHILO1201
Apr 30, 2008

Best teacher ever, hands down. He is the only teacher that I actually enjoyed going to class for , his humor and wit provide for an entertaining hour or so. He definitely relates to his students better than any other. unfortunately SMU cannot put up with his different methods of teaching and well I can't officially say fired him, but he "retired".

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PHIL101
May 19, 2009

Dr. March is a rebellious iconoclast who tries to pass as sensible though he does not always succeed. However, he has a brilliant mind and can lecture in amusing stream-of-conscious mode while pacing the front of the classroom like a caged panther yearning to release all his considerable power. A very entertaining prof!

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PHILMIND
Jun 19, 2010

Stellar....

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PHI101
Apr 13, 2012

Been well nearly a decade since I actually took his classes - and still remember this man very well. He's funny, smart, and at times, very bitter. Not everyone's cup o' tea I suppose, but a very valuable part of my whole uni experience. Clearly not always the happiest of people, which tended to cloud his classes somewhat. But worth our while.

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PHI200
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took 2 courses from him nearly 3 decades ago and he is hands down the worst professor I ever had, He did not show up to most of the classes yet was having "the philosopher is in" sessions on the waterfront. Grading was at his whim (you look like a B student)

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