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Pierre is awesome! Most people think that he is unconventional... that's the best part about him! He challenges his students by asking tough questions, as well as making them question the world around them. His classes changed my life!

Arrogant and brilliant, a good combination. Professor Grimes demands the best from open minds and when students can't comply they can leave. I learned much in his class.

This guy is great. You only get confused if you're an idiot. All you have to do is let go of the things that you've been taught your whole life, and just deal with whatever is being discussed at the time!

What a brilliant mind! I learned a great deal from this man! Excellent and stimulating class!

This teacher is excellent. Better than any other teacher i have ever taken. Teaches...doesn't ramble like a moron bout their life. OF course his class takes work but he keeps ur mind there soo its not that bad very interesting guy makes me laugh a lot. Take his course...very fun

great teacher, although i didn't understand what he was sayin half the time. awesome class!!!

I'm not quite sure why he's so low on the totem pole. he's the most brilliant mind in his filed...just ask around. do not listen to any of the negative criticism other than those about stucture. you will be changed if you take his course.

If your intrested in life of a higher order take the class.If your interseted in life of a lower, don't.He can come across as abrasive during class but thats just for fun.If your intested in truth, beauty, justice, and wisdom he will meet with you after class and give you as much time as you need, free of charge.He changed my life, screw the grades

For all of you who can't get over your lame hang-ups, don't take this class. For those with a sense of higher consciousness with a twist of absurdity, you'll love him. I did.

For all of you looking for an easy class don't bother. For those of you with a genuine interest in philosophy he's the best teacher you could ask for. The only people who seemed to have a problem with him in my class were slow witted or close minded.

A Neo-Platonist who brings a unique perspective to the philosophical void that is modern life. He is the bane of Jesus Freaks. I spotted him at an anti-war protest where the fear of being recognized by the likes of me was evident on his face.

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My Grimes has totally changed my ways of looking at life. He has a beautiful mind and one that holds you in supspense with such intrigueness. Right when you begin to grasp a concept, another door opens and you let it go to have a higher understanding of that idea. The more you think you know, the more you really don't know.

Our modern day version of Socrates! He shows you how to really read and understand. Once I recognized my ignorance about what I thought I knew, only then did I truly I become a seeker / learner. Thank you Dr. Grimes!!!

definatley the only class worth taking.If you have a mind(not just brian) and you want to know about, take the trip.Its beautiful

When I had him, we were allowed to re-write as many times as we wanted our one paper to improve our understanding. Your grade for the class was entirely up to you and how much excellence in understanding you wanted to strive for. Wish all my teachers since would do the same! It's the best way to learn and see.

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I have to say that after taking classes this semester sans Pierre, the contrast is amazing. Pierre is truly an incredible professor, far beyond what you typically find at a community college. His classes were very difficult because true learning is very difficult. I would do it all over with the classes being even harder. I miss Pierre already.

One day, probably sooner than later, Grimes will no longer be at GWC. He will never be replaced. Forget the grades. Grimes' teaches scholarship. In this class you will do all the work; Grimes will provide the direction. This class, like no other, depends on participation. If Ss don't come ready to participate, then class bombs, lecture lags.

Pierre Grimes opened the door to philosophy for me. I still read Plato 17 years after taking his class!

Wonderful learning how to read and think for myself! Thankyou.

I think he's a great teacher

Great teacher. Very passionate with his work. Really gets you to READ and understand what your reading. Loved the class. Would take any class he would teach!

Pierre is - no exaggeration - the reincarnation of Socrates. Alan Watts raved about him in his autobiography. He is also in the direct line of Dharma successors to the Buddha. I've had many Phil profs. He's by far the best. Only dullards who want answers spoonfed to them fail to appreciate his dialectical approach which forces them to think.

I first took a class with Pierre in 1967! I took every class plus 3 independent studies classes. I now have 2 MA's and a PhD; which I owe to his inspiration. I think of something I learned from him every day of my life. He is a master mental martial artist: don't spar unless you know how to take a fall! You will become better than you are now.

Ok, so the first day is a little odd. He didn't say who he was or anything about the class. Never has called role. He's ancient... but oddly fascinating. He's super funny and sarcastic. We only had 2 essays to write. One was for the final. He doesn't like giving C's (or lower), so if you don't get an A or B on the paper, he just has you redo it!

Though Grimes doesn't have a syllabus and has a unique teaching style, I believe he is a very brilliant and intelligent man. You really need to have a sense of humor to take his class and not be a person who takes things too offensively. Overall, he is funny as hell and if you hold out til the end, it is worth your time.

Best teacher I've had in my college life. Questions your thinking, raises puzzles creates mysteries out of the ideas and original texts, brings you to see what you don't know what your are talking about, You either face, recognize that you don't know or you fight and become angry at him for bringing you to see what you didn't know.

It isn't a hard class to take if you actually think for yourself and listen to what he's telling you to do. I've taken several of his classes. All you have to do is read the book that he tells you to and participate in class and you'll get an A every time.

Just show up, read the book, ad participate in class and you'll get an A every time.

Brilliant man with a vast knowledge in the ideas of thinking. Does not care for what you think, but rather HOW you think. The goal for his classes are to educate the students on their own beliefs. He does not want to confuse the student, but rather attempt to concrete your ideas with sound knowledge and simple truths.

I'm 40 y/o now and a very successful entrepreneur. I took all of Pierre's class in my undergrad many moons ago. I can honestly say that Pierre is a diamond in the rough and was the most valuable teacher I ever had, and I've learned from some of the best. The people with poor comments on here want to be robots. Don't be a robot, think for yourself.

Reading the comments have made me laugh. His classes are about more than the material. It is about developing your abiltiy to think for yourself. To not play the story in your head but read what is acutally written. To discuss a higher level of intelligence than college alone can give you. I took all of Pierres classes back when I was younger and he is the reason I have become so successful. So if you are looking for another grade to graduate so you can move on then maybe his classes are not for you. If you have plans to not only get your degreee but to use it as a platform to create change and pave the future of your industry then please take this class, it will be the best class you ever take.

Pierre Grimes is most true teacher of love and growth. He taught me how to read, write, think, and speak at the highest level compare to many men and teachers that I came accross of 58 years within my life time. My continue growth and success would not be possible without his commitment and dedication.