Dr. Antolic-Piper's class was challenging but you learn a lot about philosophy and yourself. Put a lot into it, and you'll get a TON out. I didn't really have an opinion about philosophy before but I ended up loving it and seeing why it is important.

Dr. Antolic-Piper knows her stuff. She has a German accent and sometimes pronounces words wrong, it's kind of cute. Tests are hard, you should definitely read the readings a couple times. She'll give homework every class and you can't miss class

I honestly don't know what the other people are talking about?! She is super nice and it's not hard at all if you pay attention in class and go over the reading (and if you don't understand the reading then she'll go over it in class if you just ask). Some of the assignments are a little dull but it is not hard to get a good grade in the class!

Professor Antolic-Piper is tough but fair. She has a real passion for philosophy and teaches that way. But this is a class where you have to give effort! Make sure to read the text carefully and ask lots of questions and you'll do fine.

It's best to take the negative reviews with a grain of salt. I took them to heart, and now, halfway through the semester, I'm very pleased with the class. Her readings are brief and simple, her quizzes and tests are multiple choice, and she's very personable and helpful. If you put forth an effort, you'll do just fine.

Dr. Antolic-Piper is a great professor. She knows the material and can have a great sense of humor too. It's very important to participate and show interest, though, she grades for participation. Make sure to read the text and come to class prepared!

I don't get all of these negative reviews. The class isn't easy, but the material is interesting if you pay attention, and she's totally interested in trying to get students to think for themselves about philosophy and how it relates to our lives. I think this is what a philosophy class should be about!

Dr. Antolic-Piper is an excellent professor. She has a deep understanding of philosophy and a passion for the subject. The class is not easy, but if you are willing to put in the effort, it is truly a rewarding class.

The class is hard. Philosophy isn't a joke. However, Dr. Piper made it a lot easier to understand, and even though she's scary at first, she's actually one of the nicest, most easy-going professors I've had. Just don't take if you want an easy-A.

Very nice teacher, always makes students think but is very helpful in explaining when needed. The class is not hard and she tries to make it interesting even though its not the most fascinating subject.

Philosophy is just a hard subject, I do not recommend taking this gened. Take a different one in that cluster. She tries to teach but the readings are very difficult and so are the tests. There is 1 quiz 3 tests and a final.

Smart woman. Makes her students work hard. Study for all exams.

I have Pia for aesthetics, and her class is okay. We have already taken the only test that she's going to give & other grades are for reflective papers & the midterm/final. Heavily discussion based. If you're going to bring up a point, be prepared to back it up- she will challenge you. She won't move on til she feels like everyone gets the material

She is a really lovely professor. The class isn't difficult if you review board notes that she posts online before every test, and somewhat read the text material. Lectures are interesting and she doesn't ask a lot homework-wise! 2 tests, 1 quiz, and a final. Tests are cumulative. Overall, easy class and really sweet professor!

she's always very clear about guidelines and the tests are fairly easy as long as you pay attention during class. participation is a big grade and can be hard to get points, class gets really boring often but overall not horrible for a philosophy class

I have an incredible amount of respect for Dr. Antolic-Piper and absolutely recommend her class if you're willing to work hard and challenge your thinking. I'd take this class over again if I could!

Dr. Piper is a sweet lady. I had trouble the first week of class and she instantly offered suggestions to help. The tests are hard if you have no interest in philosophy or have trouble understanding it. I sit in class clueless because philosophy in general is hard. I wouldn't recommend this class if you have no interest in philosophy.

Pia is so sweet and very passionate about philosophy. You have the choice to participate online or in class. Class is usually discussion based so its not bad. Just pay attention to the discussions, participate, and study a decent amount before tests and you'll be fine. Also, lots of extra credit opportunities!!

Prof. Pia is so kind! She is passionate about her subject and trys to share it with her student. It is often difficult to understand the subject because she can't always explain in simple terms. So it is challenging, but if you actually try you will have no problem succeeding in this class. DISCUSSION& PARTiciPAtION IS A HUGE CHUNK OF YOUR GRADE

She is brilliant and you learn a lot more than you would think.Overall take her she's an amazing teacher

My favorite class this semester! She challenges your thinking and is really passionate about philosophy. Class is all discussion-based and deals with readings. She's strict with attendance and participation, but if you are interested in the subject, it's a really fun class! Without completing the readings/online classes, it'll be hard to do well.

Pia, like others have said, is brilliant. She knows so much about everything we talk about that I think she has a hard time explaining it. Tests are kinda hard, but not too bad if you study. I also found it hard to get participation points in such a large class, but you can get them by discussing on canvas too. Overall, not too bad of a class.

She is super helpful when you come to her for office hours but this was one of the hardest classes I have taken. She grades extremely hard and is very picky. Participation is heavily weighted. She helps when she can but it was so confusing/hard to keep up. Do the reading and ask questions--it will help! Love her as a person, just hard class.

Participation is ESSENTIAL to your grade. Class is very discussion based. You can also post on Canvas for participation. You discuss very weighty topics and sometimes it can be hard to follow. A lot of reading and Canvas assignments, but all around pretty bearable. If you have to take GPhil, I would recommend her.

She's great. Material is tough.

Dr. Antolic-Piper is hands down one of my favorite professors. She takes time to memorize your name and face even in a lecture of 150. She helped me so much during office hours. She is willing to help you with questions you have until you understand. She reiterates her points multiple times which may be "confusing." Overall, GREAT LADY!!

Dr. Antolic-Piper is very passionate about philosophy and about teaching. The material could be hard, but she was always willing to answer questions and help. I thought her interest in philosophical questions was infectious. Make sure to take good notes and study carefully for the tests, though. The class was challenging but rewarding.

I love Pia. She wants to know her students names and get to know you so if you're struggling she will help. The lectures can boring, sometimes confusing. Three tests and lots of discussion homework assignments. Tests aren't too hard but she is picky about participation grade. I spoke every class and got a B on participation. I would take again

I took Seminar in Aesthetics to fill up a block but I was really pleasantly surprised by how interesting and fun this class was. Dr. Antolic-Piper is a really interesting teacher and she really facilitated class discussion. If you show interest in the class she is very willing to help you out.

Your grade depends on participation and discussions. Tells you that you can post online instead of talk in class and that your grade will not suffer, but thats not true. She's very passionate about philosophy and he's a nice lady, but makes phil101 an almost impossible gen ed.

Dr. Piper is extremely intelligent. I LOVED her class. She really encourages participation. If you are the type of person who loves thinking deeply and sharing your beliefs, this is the class to take. The class is what you put into it. If you do the readings (there aren't many) and participate, you will learn and do well!

Pia is one of the best professors I have ever had. Her class was one of the most difficult I've taken (Philosophy of Feminism) but she busts her ass to make sure the class is engaged and on the same page. She respects her students, but has high expectations for them. Outside of class she is extremely receptive to questions and concerns. LOVE HER

Dr. Piper is the kind of professor you would expect to have. Philosophy seemed interesting at first but over time become a boring subject to learn about. Dr. Piper did nothing extremely bad or extremely good. If it wasn't philosophy I would possibly take her again. All in all it was an average class, attendance required, and tests aren't that hard.

She is a really nice professor but sometimes her lecture discussions are vague and unclear. Love the professor though. Tests can be tricky

I really enjoyed this class. She was a charming, kind woman who challenged the students but also made sure that everyone was able to keep up. She was very clear about her expectations-- none of which were unreasonable.

Grades: 3 tests, little homework. Participation is crucial. But for those who are shy like me, you'll be glad to know she has online participation. Rules: No laptops in classes greater than 20. Personality: Sweetheart, but I find myself zoning out sometimes. Despite the fact that I never speak in class, she knows my name, which I appreciate.

Professor Anatolic-Piper is an absolute gem. She really pushes you to work and think about concepts! She makes herself easily accessible outside of class. One of my favorite professors at JMU. The course is manageable. In class participation can kill your grade, so make sure you take or write online for it. Highly recommend this awesome professor!

She absolutely loves teaching this class and it shows through her lectures. Participation is important, but an online option is available. If you attend class and do the readings, it's not hard to get a decent grade.

Dr. Piper is the cutest lady on the face of the Earth. While she's strict about her no-phone policy, she's super chill otherwise. Participation is a huge part of your grade but she makes it easy on you by letting you post online. Tests and exams are super easy and if you give like 50% effort, you'll be fine.

Professor Piper was an excellent professor. She is extremely helpful in office hours & is very detailed. She is so nice and smart. Make sure to participate in class & do online participations to help you understand info and raise your grade. 4 exams total- study early & you will do well. Not too much reading & no quizzes. Pay attention to details.

Prof. Piper is the sweetest professor ever, but the class is challenging. Very lecture heavy and pretty boring material and the class moves slow since she spends a lot of time on students questions. The tests are pretty difficult but if you do the readings and read the posted lectures you'll do okay. Very little homework, 2-3 tests, and the final.

Long lectures that can sometimes be boring but she is very interesting. She is funny and understands lectures can be too much sometimes so she makes it fun! Your grade is only a few tests, midterm and final. If you pay attention in class you will do amazing on all of them.

Dr. P genuinely wants us to learn the material, which is something I'm impressed by. We move through the power points pretty slowly because she encourages us to ask questions. There's little homework, just readings here and there and studying for tests. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a gen ed that's simple yet worthwhile.

Dr. Piper is awesome-- it is very clear that she cares about her students and cares that we are genuinely learning, rather than just being able to regurgitate material. If you want to take a really interesting class with a passionate and personable professor, you should definitely take her aesthetics course. v strict attendance policy tho... :/

I randomly chose this Gen-Ed when enrolling and it turned out to be a pretty good class. Pia is very helpful and willing to explain. She really loves what she does and it shows. Showed up to every class and did most of the readings and got an A. Not that hard of a professor/class if you put in some work. Definitely would recommend.

An amazing professor! Shes the sweetest lady ever and I love her and cant wait to take another of her classes. If you pay attention in class and take lecture notes, youll pass. Shes very helpful

Pretty enjoyable teacher!! Just the sweetest lady, and I truly enjoyed this class. There's a bit of studying to do, and the lectures can occasionally be extensive and make you drowsy, but she tries to learn everyone's name, and she's just sweet! Take her!!

Professor Antolic-Piper was absolutely amazing! She cares about the subject and wants her students to understand the material and actually reflect and develop our moral beliefs which I really appreciated. She was actually very stylish and sweet so everyday was super fun to see her outfits and listen to her talk. She understands the struggle!

Pia is by far one of my favorite professors at JMU and I am only sad I won't be able to take MORE classes with her!! She loves her students and she loves what she teaches, so it only makes sense that she wants to challenge you. She is super helpful and kind, definitely go to her office hours. TAKE THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN SO MUCH!!

Good teacher and great person, lectures can get dry and very routine but if you study for the tests and quizzes you'll be good

Some people think her lectures are really boring and really long, however, what philosophy class isn't. Yes, the class is largely lecture based but it's a lot more interesting than other classes can be. She is super passionate about her work and will answer literally any questions you have. Lectures are straight out of an easy read textbook.

Pia is a super sweet lady and really loves her students and philosophy. Her class is graded only by tests that are all cumulative. Her tests are not too hard but her final was hard. Her lectures are sometimes dry and boring. You definitely have to study and read the textbook to do well. Take her!

She was the sweetest lady and the lectures can be really interesting if you pay attention. Most everything comes from tests which are cumulative but not to hard. Just read the textbook and the notes and your good. Also there are 2 homework assignments which are not hard but if you don't do them you will loose points on your final grade so do them.

Great professor! She is very sweet and funny. Her lectures are long, but I thought the topics were interesting. Really, her lectures are what you make of them. If you participate in the class it gets interesting. You will learn a lot if you put in the effort. Going to class is VERY important & the readings are helpful. Overall a fair class.

Not sure why her rating is low, but she's a solid choice! She's oddly strict with talking in her class and really tries to catch people cheating, but overall is a good person & will try explaining concepts in multiple ways so you can understand if confused. All tests are cumulative, but it really helps when it comes time for the final. Easy class!!

Dr. Antolic-Piper is one of my favorites! To be successful in this class speak up in class often. She gets to know you better this way. The more she sees you putting in the effort and trying to learn, the more favorable your grade. Sure, you can get by in this class sitting back but it is SO much better to be an active member of class. She is great

Professor Antolic is a very nice person, and she is a great professor, but the lectures were very boring, and I found it hard to pay attention. Her tests can be difficult so studying is very important, and if you don't go to class, then you definitely won't pass. She is very passionate about teaching which makes the lectures a little better.

Had her for PHIL 150. Only bad thing is that you can only skip 1 class without an excuse. Also, the lectures are pretty boring and a bit dry. However, she is super sweet and really funny. She will love you if you participate in class, and she'll even add extra credit at the end if you participated (I never did but it definitely helps lol).

She's a good, solid choice for a professor. She is fair, though the midterm and final are harshly graded and hard even if you haven't missed a beat of class. She will work with you if circumstances arise leaving you in need of accommodations. She wants you to succeed and does her best to make sure that you will, but you have to work too!!

Don't be discouraged by her rating. I learned so much from her class and really really loved it and her. She is so caring and helpful. However, she is there to teach you and will expect you to show effort and participate in class. If you're up for putting in the effort, this class will get you an A. If you're looking to not do much, don't take her.

she's extremely nice but this class was boring for me personally. definitely wants participation from the class and sparks debate between students, often getting off track. overall not hard to pass if you pay attention, read the book, and study for the tests

Philosophy is just an overall boring class unless you find the subject interesting. Dr. Piper is a great professor and she really wants everyone who takes her class to pass. She makes sure that everyone understands and is very willing to help any student who needs it. If you have the option to take her class I definitely recommend.

Love this professor! Her lectures are pretty boring but she is very good at explaining things. Her office hours are so helpful and she is super easy to talk to. Quizzes and tests are easy and it's all information she has taught in class.

This has been the only time I've written about a professor on this website, but this professor is worth the time to write this! She's amazing and will do anything in her power to help you if you're struggling. Not to mention arguably one of the most caring professors at JMU. Not too hard of a class - just keep up with the readings.

Her lectures are awesome and is exactly what is on the quizzes. Just pay attention, go to pass, communicate with her, and engage and this class will be a breeze! You don't have to work that hard for an A. She's literally the nicest and most understanding. Lectures can be long and boring but this class pays off.

Super caring during the pandemic. Changed the class around to benefit us &adjusted with no issue. The work changed so we could do better. Her work was super easy during the week. She cared for everyone & didnt want anyone to fail. I was doing well in her class before it switched. Her lectures are boring but thats whats on the quiz so take notes!

When everything was moved online, she was extremely understanding and considerate. The class itself isn't hard if you pay attention. She gives a lot of explanations and thorough examples. The material is fairly challenging, but she goes into detail and makes sure everyone understands before moving on. 100% recommend!

Dr. Antolic Piper is amazing! In an online semester, she made the most of things by keeping class synchronous and helping to foster discussion of the texts. If you take her, please plan on participating in her class because that what makes it great! She's very caring! Her tests aren't that bad. Reading the text is and annotating is graded!

Dr. P is very sweet & eager to teach! Lectures were each class, which consisted of info from text (which was provided online) and examples. There was extra credit from participation and class note taking. Each week there was usually a discussion and a short quiz. There were 2 exams, a final and midterm. I would recommend this class!

Dr. P. is an AMAZING professor. If you have the chance to take her class do it!! She takes time to get to know her students and gives multiple opportunities in class to ask any questions. She does give extra credit opportunities. Grades are based on weekly quizzes, midterm, final, and a few other simple assignments.

If you have the opportunity to take Piper, do it. She's one of those profs that rly cares for her students and their well being. When a prof makes that clear, it's so much easier to want to engage. Attendance is said to be mandatory but wasn't really enforced. The textbook while u only read a small fraction of it was so so helpful for tests/quizzes

Her lectures can definitely be boring, but she makes time during class to actually interact with students and show that she truly cares. There are often discussion posts, as well as a weekly quiz thats super easy. Few tests that are difficult, but not impossible if you study well. Definitely recommend her.

Pia Piper is an amazing professor that is very passionate about her job and philosophy. An amazing woman with lots of knowledge to share, however, an all online class is not her forte. She enjoys engaging with her students. Very lecture heavy. A few quizzes and two big exams. Studying is necessary!!

Dr. P is the sweetest person ever!! She loves engaging with her students and really wants the best for everyone. Her classes are VERY lecture heavy and sometimes hard to sit through, but if you take notes, engage, and participate she loves it! There are weekly quizzes, discussion boards, midterm, and final. Tests can be tricky but just study!!

she really knows her stuff! she's super sweet and really took a liking to our class, but there are quizzes every sunday (except for over breaks and such). my friend and I would take them together with open notes, but we still got 80s on them. they were really hard for no reason. philosophy is just super complex - not really anything to do with her.

Professor Pia is kind of ambiguous w/ her attendance because she passes out an attendance sheet but says attendance isn't necessary. Her lectures are very boring but it's obvious she's passionate about the subject. She's a sweet person and values participation. Weekly quizzes that aren't too difficult. I don't study much but I'm doing well.

She is very funny and clearly cares about the students, but the class itself is not easy. If you need help she is more than willing, but the nature of the class makes talking to her not the most helpful. Overall, she was a great professor, just a difficult class.

Dr. P is super nice but the class is just boring. This may be because I just don't like philosophy but I would not recommend the class. It's a very difficult gen ed but Dr. P tries to make it easier. She will try and work with you if you need help. She is a great teacher for the course but I don't think the course is for everyone.

I love Prof. Pia! One of the most caring profs at JMU. She can be really funny in a corkey way. Like some said she lectures quite a bit but likes it when students talk and she's always willing to engage and chat. She's really into philosophy and the material is hard but she cares for her students and explains stuff until everybody understands.

Pia is absolutely amazing. I def want to take her again. She's really passionate about what she does. She also really cares about her students. Usually a weekly quiz due on Sunday nights, very easy. Only tests are a mid term and final. Overall, everyone should take her gen ed

Love her! Didnt expect to enjoy it but she made the class a lot of fun. Lots of writing and reading but she gives great feedback and meets in office hours so that you can know what to change. Shes hilarious and really passionate about philosophy. Watching her lecture and take texts apart was actually fun. And she really cares for students.

A major issue I found with this class is that the professor would often go off into tangents with other students about things that could've been dealt with outside of class. I found it hard to pay attention in class because of this. She assigns one quiz per week, which are typically pretty easy but sometimes can be a little tricky.

She's incredible. One of my favorite profs at JMU. She's really passionate about ancient philosophy and talks a lot about it but never forgets her students. Her lectures are very clear. She explains until everyone understands and is always open to questions in class and office hours. And she's so kind and understanding.

Literally my favorite professor ever. she is super kind and funny and i thought the lectures were entertaining. for the textbook, she uploads chapters so you dont have to buy anything and there are only 4 short chapters to read.

Prof. P is very kind, but her lectures can get a bit boring. She's very nice, and she will give you extra credit for being a note taker and speaking up in class. She takes attendance, but it's not mandatory. You don't have to go to every class to understand what's going on, and as of rn her quizzes and tests are online, so they're pretty easy.

She's the most caring and kind professor at JMU. Wonderful professor and great person.

She is so sweet and I like her personality, but the class was just not for me. I had a really difficult time understanding the topic of philosophy and she would have been more than happy to help, but it is my fault for not caring that much. Weekly quizzes are difficult because they are confusing & are application-based and make up your whole grade.

She is an amazing professor and person in general. I would say get ready for weekly quizzes and the midterm because that is your grade! She is always very fast with responding and helping out in the class, and she wants to see her students succeed! Read the chapters and do the work and you will pass easily! I would take her again if I could!

She is very sweet and clearly loves what she is teaching. She is very understanding and will go out of her way to help every student. The one thing that I disliked is the weekly quizzes (if you do the reading you will be fine and they are short) but they are the only things that make up your grade besides the midterm and final.

She is a wonderful person and really cares about her students and the subject. The material is tough, and the tests are high stakes as the midterm and final are each worth a third of your overall grade. Test questions can be a little challenging and even a little confusing, but I loved her lectures and working with her.

Prof Antolic-Piper is an angel. She cares a lot about her students' well being. The content of this course is difficult, so quizzes and exams can be tricky. But, if your notes are good enough, you should be able to perform well on these assignments. There is a lot of thinking that goes into evaluating multiple choice questions for a phil class.

Professor P is an overall really caring professor for her students. She understands that you have stress and other classes other than her own. You are graded on 1 quiz that is online and open note once a week and have 2 big tests, both of which are online. She loves participation and gives you extra credit for trying in her class and speaking up.

She's gold. Very sweet and funny! Take her if you can. She'll go out of her way to help you succeed and is always ready to meet with you. She loves when you ask questions! The class is hard though and I had to really work for a B. Lectures are solid, but she takes her time going over material until everyone understands.

Prof Piper is an amazing professor but her class isn't easy. You have to attend lectures, take good notes, and study. She will always explain concepts if students ask for help and her office hours are really useful. Only grades are weekly quizzes, midterm, and final that are all multiple-choice but application based. Extra credit for participation.

She was a nice professor. Her lectures definitely feel very long. Sometimes she rambles on about a topic for a little longer then needed. You definitely should read the textbook. She isn't the best responder to emails.

Dr P. is a great professor. She is so knowledgable on philosophy and truly cares about the wellbeing of her students. If you don't understand a topic, she will explain it until you do. Her class is not easy; it takes work, but the material is worth knowing in the end. There is not too much reading, but there is a weekly quiz. Take her if you can!!

You cannot take notes on any sort of electronic device. must be handwritten notes. A LOT of notes. Quizzes were decently easy, but sometimes harder than others. she posts the textbook chapters so u don't have to buy the textbook. she's funny. she does take attendance and only allows 3 absences.

Dr. Antolic-Piper is the best. Her class is difficult and the readings take real work to understand, but especially if you're interested in philosophy, it will be a blast to have her as your instructor and you will learn a lot. She is enthusiastic about the material and its applicability and it shows in her lectures and makes them very engaging.

The readings are dense but Dr. P will help you unpack them during lectures. Attendance is not mandatory (she allows up to 3 absences before requiring you to contact her) BUT is strongly recommended since the readings are so dense. You'll definitely learn a lot of interesting stuff.

She's great. There is a lot of reading, but it's nothing insane. It felt like 30 or 40 pages of dense reading a week. I sometimes needed extensions or extra help due to having to miss class and she always helped. If you're into philosophy you'll definitely like this class.

Hard material and dense readings but she will help you until you understand. I learned a lot and really loved her class. She's very sweet.

Loved her and the class! Favorite prof this semester!

Once you get to know her you like her a lot! Quizzes and test are online but hard, attendance is mandatory, participation is greatly valued, she gives extra credit if you take notes or have something insightful to say. She will question everything you say so be prepared to follow up. Overall, I learned a lot and it could be a fun class.

Philosophy is very difficult, but I think Dr. P is the closest you'll get to success. You don't have very many grades, mostly made up of midterm and final which are both difficult so that kinda sucks. But she does give out extra credit! She's very sweet and caring and will answer any questions. You never have homework other than reading.

Say what you want but she genuinely cares about her students. Attendance isn't mandatory but to do well on the weekly quizzes it is in your best interest to go to class. Fairly difficult class because the concepts can be confusing. She definitely challenges you and makes you work for your grade. I really like her and recommend the class.

She genuinely cares about her students. Fairly difficult class because the concepts can be confusing. She definitely challenges you and makes you work for your grade. I really like her and recommend the class.

Prof. P is a very kind professor, easy to talk to and supportive. Classes are mostly lecture (attendance sheet handed out each meeting), but still very engaging. You get out what you put in--participate in lectures and do the readings and you'll succeed. Graded by 2 exams and a weekly quiz + participation and a few extra cred opportunities.

Dr. P. is my favorite professor! She's amazing and makes hard material really clear and actually interesting. She genuinely cares about her students and met with me almost every week to help me salvage my grade. There's quite a bit of lecture but they are really engaging and she makes them fun and super interesting. Take her!

I loved Dr. P, but this class is not an easy subject. You need to go to office hours if you don't understand what's going on or you will fall behind. There is extra credit, which is so easy to do, so definitely do it! You can't use your laptop in the class as a fair warning. Grades consist of weekly quizzes, midterm, and final. Textbook is provided

Dr. AP is the best professor I've had at JMU! She truly wants her students to learn and she's the only educator I've met who I really feel is 'on my side'. No trick questions or making things harder than they should be and she's very straight to the point! She teaches us everything we need to know for the quizzes, midterm, and final. She's amazing!

She is very caring and considerate, however her lecturing style was a bit lacking for me. Most lectures left me feeling like there wasn't much to grasp onto. I find the slides she lectures off of to be very redundant and uninformative. I attended lectures but didn't find them especially beneficial. Test dependent grade- hard midterm, easy final.

Say what you will but Dr P. is awesome! Class wasn't easy but she's very clear on what you need to do. She actually explained to us how we need to study. Goes over everything in class and explains until everybody understands. She really wants you to succeed and asks we're doing! Tests are hard but fair and 2 exams and quizzes. Take her!!

If you read and pay attention in class it is very easy. She is very good at explaining things during lectures and answering questions. Shes strict about things like phones and attendance but shes very easy to talk to and provides extra help if needed.

Professor Piper is an amazing person inside and outside of the classroom. Her lectures are more confusing than the book in my opinion but material gets better as the semester goes along. The material is extremely dense but outside help such as YouTube or study groups are helpful for quizzes (because they come before the lectures) and also exams.

Funny and interesting to listen to. There are quizzes and tests and those can be tricky in all honesty, so do try to at least skim the textbook (she does lecture in class though). It's mostly memorization, so just show up and listen. She does grade attendance, and she has a textbook for free that she'll provide. Overall not too bad at all.

Sweet lady. Gives tough love and you can't use your phone or laptop. It's not an easy class but she explains difficult stuff really well and her lectures are funny and interesting! Also, she's super helpful if you're struggling, takes her time in office hours and built me up after a rough quiz. Go to class and office hours and you'll be fine!

I'm currently taking my second class with her. She's one of the best profs I've had at JMU so far. She's super kind and patient and will go above and beyond to help you succeed. I've had some of the best conversations about philosophy and life with her, stuff I will remember and I'm not a major. And yes, she's pretty strict. No technology in class.

Professor P was extremely kind and cares so much about her students. The content of her class wasn't super easy but she does a great job with helping her students understand. There are a few discussions which are fun, but mostly it's lecture and note-heavy. She's also pretty funny and sarcastic which keeps lectures interesting!

I'm going to be honest it's not the easiest gened with Dr. P. However, she's very willing to work with you as long as you need. The workload is manageable, and while the quizzes can be confusing honestly as long as you have a decent idea of the actual concepts behind the material she's teaching you'll be just fine. Dr. P. clearly cares deeply.

One of the kindest professors at JMU. She's clearly passionate about philosophy and her students. Her lectures are straightforward, easy to follow and she encourages students to engage. I am better at logical reasoning now which will help me in my majors (Econ and PoliSci).

Dr. P. is an amazing teacher! She loves teaching and is really passionate about philosophy. She makes it relevant and engaging which helps. Lectures are clear and cover all you need to do well on her tests. She offers lots of EC and will go out of her way to help you in office hours! Loved Dr. P! Would take again.

I highly recommend Dr. Antolic-Piper! Philosophy is hard and I was nervous about the class. But she is a fantastic professor and really cares and wants her students to do well. Loves when students ask questions and engage with her. Class isn't too difficult if you pay attention and read the material. Take good notes!

A little bit strict with some odd rules, but overall a very good professor who is passionate about the subject and loves to engage with her students during class. Workload was manageable and she was helpful if you went to office hours.

Prof Antolic-Piper is passionate and engaging. The workload is manageable if you stay on top of the readings. The quizzes can be tricky, but going to office hours helps. I found unstuckstudy really useful for test prep.

Dr. P. is one of my favorite professors at JMU. Very kind and helpful in class and office hours. The class is hard, dense material even for philosophy, but she takes time to explain it and make it relevant. Very clear, gives lots of examples and definitely knows her stuff. Her tests are very doable if you pay attention in class and study.

Dr. AP is an amazing professor who is easy to understand if you listen. Lectures are mandatory to success so make sure you take good notes. Also she doesn't allow technology in class so everything is hand written. Quizzes are in class and closed note but she provides excellent study materials to guarantee success. Definitely would take again.

Dr. AP. is an amazing professor. She's kind and really wants her students to succeed. Lectures are clear (powerpoint) and interesting, her handouts made it easier for me to take notes and ask questions. Also, go to office hours, she takes her time until you understand. Take her if you can. Sit in front, do the readings and you'll do fine.

Dr. AP is an extremely considerate and caring professor. Absolutely loved her class and teaching! She made philosophy really interesting and relevant (PoliSci major). Quizzes and exams are straightforward and fair if you go to class and study. And she's always ready to help inside and outside of class. Highly recommend her class!

Loved her and the class. Very kind and approachable. Make sure you study for her final!

super nice. gets a lot of hate from classmates but I liked her. you can tell shes passionate about what she is teaching. grades in a timely manner. funny. genuinely just cares about students. extra credit if you participate. provides the reading material. reading heavy. pretty easy content if you show up and pay attention.

I don't get all the hate. She's one of the most caring professors I've had at JMU. Class is lecture, discussion and some group work. Lectures are very clear, she explains well and teaches what's on tests. If you want to skip class, take a different professor. Go to class, do the work and you'll be fine! I liked her and her class. Highly recommend!

Dr. AP is super sweet and understanding, a bit strict about attendance and technology use in class though. The class is graded by a few quizzes, a midterm, and a final. there's very little reading and Dr. AP prints out the chapter and hands it out in class. Lots of helpful resources on Canvas to help prepare for the assessments.

Dr A-P is awesome! Very in depth lectures, but she makes it relatable. Also she's hilarious and cares about her students! (Plus, she has awesome fashion.)

she runs class like a drill instructor, allows no electronics whatsoever. But, I learned so much about critical thinking and how to study better for tests. She helped me learn how to take notes and actually study. Go to office hours and she's super kind and helpful. I learned a ton and ended up loving her class!

Phil 150 with Dr. AP is definetly not easy. However, this class is very engaging and interesting and the professor is very smart. There's plenty of extra credit opportunites: three EC questions on quizzes, EC for class participation. If you study, pay attention, and participate you will do great. She's also incredibly sweet and understanding!

Dr. AP is awesome and her classes are very interesting. There is a custom "course pack" as the textbook that includes chapters from many real textbooks. She places great emphasis on the material in the course pack, but the chapters are interesting and fun to read. She also cares deeply about her students.

Very kind and considerate, a pleasure to take classes with. The class material was rather complex at times but she always made an effort to explain things in a way the class would understand. Responsive to students' questions and clearly wants you to succeed. Definitely take her if you get the chance :)

Dr. AP is an amazing professor, very caring and provides tons of support. The material is tough, tho and attendance is mandatory (no phones!). She's very passionate about philosophy and really knows her stuff. Classes are argument-based (about a lot of current issues) and I appreciate that she's not biased towards liberals and very open.

Dr AP was my favorite professor. She's very sweet and always ready to help. PHIL 150 was not an easy class but she explained well and made it interesting and relevant, always connecting with students in class and ready to hear our thoughts and questions. Take her if you can!

Dr. AP is a very kind professor; always ready to help and super organized . I learned a ton from her on applied ethics, she made me want to be a better person and critical thinker. I loved her and her class.

Dr. AP was my favorite professor. She cares about her classes and her students, really emphasizing to participate in class (which you should -- it gives you extra credit!) She gets to know everyone's names as well. Read the textbook, participate, study well, and you'll be fine.