4.3

Rick Grush

Philosophy - University of California San Diego

4.3
Quality
2.6
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87%
Would Retake
160
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4.3
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
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87%

Would Retake

160

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) Rick is an amazing professor, great at explaining every single concept and how to do everything

PHIL10 - 5.0 rating

Rick is a great guy, really funny and interesting lectures so you will want to go to class, but all the lectures are on youtube so you don't have to

PHIL10 - 4.0 rating
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Online Classes

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15%

Textbook Required

45%

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Reviews (160)
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PHIL10
Jul 16, 2002

great teacher, easy class

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PHIL10
Dec 16, 2002

No Comments

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PHIL10
Feb 24, 2003

attending class is helpful

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PHIL10
Mar 4, 2003

He can be funny!

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PHIL1
Mar 17, 2003

Breaks down complicated readings into understandable concepts; encourages interesting class discussions

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PHIL1
May 29, 2003

Class is easy if you do the reading, if not, you are screwed. Teacher is okay.

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PHIL10
Jun 29, 2003

class was well-taught

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PHIL10
Jul 15, 2003

Midterms and final are insanely long. Practice with anything you can get your hands on!

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PHIL10
Apr 24, 2004

as long as you do the homework and ask questions when you get stuck, you will be fine. midterm was easy!

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PHIL10
May 5, 2004

This prof. made me change my major to Philosophy! He's awesome, the class was awesome. Totally recommend him for every reason. No complaints!

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PHIL10
May 12, 2004

Great professor, Really funny, Definitely knows what he's talking about and explains things very well. Take his class!

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PHIL1
May 20, 2004

Super nice guy. Like him a lot and he even gives you the essay questions to the midterms ahead of time. Class is just long and hard to sit through. great teacher though - i recommend him.

5.0
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PHIL10
May 20, 2004

No Comments

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PHIL10
May 24, 2004

I just wish he would also teach PHIL 12. Midterms and finals are easy..but watch out for the multiple choice. Each question is worth 10-12 pts (midterms are 200 pts) and there are 6-8 mult choice questions. It really blows when you get 1 of them wrong!!!

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PHIL10
Jun 3, 2004

The material itself is fairly simple, but major points on tests can be lost because multiple choice questions and proofs are worth so many points each.

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PHIL10
Sep 13, 2004

I loved this class. It is listed as a math class for non-science majors, but is still very challenging. As long as you do the reading and homework, you will do well. Tests are somewhat tricky, but overall I think one learns a lot of relevant information.

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PHIL10
Nov 16, 2004

STUDY THE KEY TERMS (they are worth more than you would expect)! is very funny, and seems to know his stuff. Keep up and you'll do fine. Practice the proofs on your own b/c he doesn't do enough of them.

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PHIL10
Nov 17, 2004

good sense of humor. liked his class very much. attendance for discussions not required but is somewhat helpful. the material is hard to grasp the first time around but if you practice the problem sets assigned then there shouldnt be a problem. i would recommend this class.

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PHIL10
Nov 18, 2004

Awsome! After lecture and discussion the material is easy and fun. I wish I could hae Dr. Grush for all my philosophy classes.

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PHIL101
Nov 28, 2004

No Comments

4.0
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PHIL10
Dec 7, 2004

His lectures can be interesting and boring at times, but the midterms were fairly easy as long as you study the material. You need to do alot of practices and read the book. Pretty much all of the material he goes over in lectures are in the book (except for some fallacies).

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PHIL10
Jan 5, 2005

Anyone who is even slightly good at math will find this class easy (unfortunately that's not me). The lectures are quick and easy to understand, and the class is even better if you get a good TA. The hardest thing is the proofs, which require some extra practice - fallacies were easy.

5.0
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PHIL10
Feb 4, 2005

I love Rick! He's the coolest professor ever! I had him for Phil 10 last quarter and now I have him for Phil 1. Phil 10 is very easy as long as you do all the homework and practice tests. It was the first class I've ever gotten an A in. Rick is very funny and laid back, I totally recommend him.

5.0
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PHIL10
Feb 23, 2005

This is the easiest class in the world. He is a cool guy, he's funny in a chill way. He made a reference to his **** once.

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PHIL10
Mar 15, 2005

I thought the class might be about one thing, but it turned out to be a lot more mathlike than i'd expected. If that's your thing, it's a great class. Professor Grush is interesting and even did the robot for us! I don't think lectures are necessary, because book is clear, but it helps.

4.0
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PHIL10
Mar 15, 2005

I like his candor. He is very clear, and the material seems easy, but his exams are too long for the amount of time he gives us. It doesn't seem learnable unless you're already a logical thinker. know your vocab and work practice tests.

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PHIL10
Mar 18, 2005

fairly entertaining, even if the material isn't

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PHIL10
Mar 30, 2005

I LOVE Grush, but I think his final fall quarter was unfair (the first midterm was too). It's hard when a prof is awesome, but the material is not. Maybe that's because my TA was an IDIOT tho (Lisa). Oh, and Liberty is just rude. The only decent TA is Andy. At least he tries to help.

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PHIL10
Apr 15, 2005

The professor is great, both funny and able to get across the material in his lectures. However, his midterm exams suck, because they have so much material to do in so little time. You better know your logic material (esp. proofs) when you take his midterms. Andy, the TA, was really helpful too.

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PHIL10
May 6, 2005

The most straightforward class here. You'll know exactly what will be on the midterms and final. First midterm is pretty easy, second and final are harder. Practice proofs in your sleep if you can. It's basically a class where you get the stuff our don't. Take it if you like teaching yourself.

5.0
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PHIL10
May 29, 2005

Totally easy class, and pretty interesting. You either need to do the readings or go to lecture, cause he basically lectures straight out of the text book. Section not necessary, and it doesn't count toward your grade. TAs are very helpful. Highly recommended class.

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PHIL10
Nov 3, 2005

He wrote the book, and his lectures are a regurgitation of his words as typed (very clearly and with good explanations) in the book. Don't bother going to lecture. Read the book and do the extra problems provided online if you need to. Class is a waste of time. I've gone three times and the second two times I just left early.

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PHIL10
Nov 11, 2005

He wrote the book but the material is the same as that in professional books. His explanations in class are adequate, sometimes convoluted. He regurgitates in class, and when asked to elucidate he just restates. The TAs are hardly more helpful. The Final is riduculously difficult and not representative of the course material.

5.0
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PHIL10
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Nov 16, 2005

I love this class. It's simple and straightforward. It is at times challenging when you get to the proofs, but those are manageable after make an effort to practice. The reading is very light and will reinforce lectures (and vice versa). Read, go to lecture, do your homework, practice proofs online, and you'll be fine. Midterms are fair.

5.0
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PHIL10
Nov 17, 2005

I'm not a Philosophy major, but you don't have to be. This really is a game class, but the theories have been helpful both in poli sci and life in general. Grush is laid back, but that does not inflate his ratings. It's simply a strength of being relaxed and a good teacher all at once. Best class/professor I've had at UCSD so far.

4.0
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PHIL10
Dec 13, 2005

Hes a nice guy. He knows the material. However it is not that easy to get the material sometimes. Can be confusing. Need a lot of practice to understand the material if you dont get it in class. Funny at times. Two midterms, a final, and homework every week. Overall, not that bad of a class.

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PHIL10
Feb 15, 2006

Don't take this class, regarless of prof! So frickin hard, I didn't get anything; especially is your mind is not hardwired to think like they want you to. BUT if you do take this class, go to lecture, read, do all extra problems and practice! Grush wasn't helpful when I went to ask for extra help b4 the midterm. My TA was useless as ever, too.

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PHIL10
Mar 1, 2006

Easiest class ever, take it with Grush.

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PHIL10
Mar 23, 2006

Grush is a cool guy! The class isn't the easiest, though. It's one of those classes that you either get or you don't. As long as you practice the problems, you should be fine. The TA's are awesome and Grush is always there to help, so you should be fine.

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PHIL10
Apr 4, 2006

Easy class, awesome professor! He podcasts his lectures too. Learn at home!

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PHIL10
May 18, 2006

He gives you a ton of problems and 2 practice exams that MORE than prepare you for the exams. He writes his own reader so it fits along with lectures. Cool guy, just do the work and you'll definetely get an A.

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PHIL10
May 24, 2006

It is NOT as easy as everyone thinks! definitely a class that you either get or don't. unfortunately I didn't. the proofs are REALLY hard, extra practice is necessary! the grading sucks too, multiple choice problems are worth 15 pnts, so miss a few of those and you're done for.

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PHIL10
Jun 6, 2006

Best organized class ever. No surprises but you do have to work. Lectures are pretty easy to follow.

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PHIL10
Dec 14, 2006

Very organized class. He has videos of his lectures online. Exams are fair and representative of course material. Homework not turned in.

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PHIL10
Mar 22, 2007

If you put a little effort in and practice the proofs the class should be a breeze. All of the lectures are online in podcast format so you can basically go to lecture from your bed. In the end, it was a pretty easy class.

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PHIL10
Apr 3, 2007

a funny guy, really clear and helpfull, be prepared to do the decent amount of work he assigns, As long as you put fourth effort a good grade is very atainable

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PHIL10
Apr 27, 2007

He's not very leniant and if you mess up a little bit, you're done for. No extra credit in the class. >=P Meanie!!

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PHIL10
May 6, 2007

It's not an easy class, but if you try and study enough you can definitely get a passing grade. He writes the book for the class, and it's easier to understand than a normal textbook. Homework is collected. Lectures are okay, he posts them online. Proofs were hard but doable if you practice and study. Tests were fair, representative of hmwk & lect

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PHIL10
Jun 1, 2007

for some reason this class is difficult even though the material isn't hard.

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PHIL10
Jun 9, 2007

very intelligent and in definite command of the material. if he wasn't my first philosophy teacher i probably wouldn't like philosophy (bio major). phil 10 is much like a math class in that there are formulas to know, but knowledge of math is not required. It is alot of common sense and grush is a genius logician. choose grush.

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PHIL10
Jun 22, 2007

If you don't study, this is a hard a** class. All the proofs and weird logic will throw you off. You'll have to do some studying to even pass the class. Too bad he couldn't be more easy on the grading...hahahah

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PHIL10
Jul 13, 2007

He is a fair and stern professor. His lectures are posted online so going to them is actually quite pointless (unless you like looking at him). But it's definitely important to stay on top of the material and study a lot especially for the proofs. It's not an impossible class, but it definitely utilizes the phrase "practice makes perfect".

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PHIL10
Oct 7, 2007

i love this dude! he gives you every possible tool to help you succeed and he is so hilarious in lecture that the boring material really ends up seeming not that bad. he has chill TAs, neither section nor lecture is mandatory, and his book is easy to read. just make sure you PRACTICE and STUDY--this is one class where it's absolutely necessary.

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PHIL10
Nov 27, 2007

This class was very, very difficult. You have to MAKE SURE that you do not skip lecture otherwise you fall behind and it's really hard to catch up. Do additional practice after you finish the homework. Midterms and the Final make up 90% of the grade so basically STUDY. The professor is chill and easy to understand.

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PHIL10
Dec 12, 2007

Rick is really funny. If you have to take a quantitative analysis class, this is probably one of the easier ones. Still not that easy though, you really really have to practice the proofs. Be careful with tests cuz Rick is sneaky with multiple choice questions.

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PHIL10
Jan 9, 2008

Grush is such an awesome prof, he is really funny and a good lecturer. He puts all his ppt online so it's easy to follow and sections are optional. The first half of the course was easy because it was really systematic and didn't require thinking. However, the second half (proofs) requires a lot of thinking and analyzing.

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PHIL10
Mar 6, 2008

Really funny guy, turns pre-conceived ideas of professors upside down. Class is very simple conceptually, but some of the problems he gives are very tricky. If you can't think logically, or just don't like logic, stay away from this class, otherwise, you'd be a fool not to take it.

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PHIL10
Jul 9, 2008

Funny professor. Very organized and straight-forward class. Midterms are fair, final was a bit difficult, but no random questions. Just do practice final and homework problems and you shouldn't fail this class

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PHIL10
Feb 24, 2009

he's funny and if you do end up going to class, you'll enjoy it. just remember to do all the problem sets and practice midterms. if you do those well, then you'll get an A EASY. just that the material is kind of tough.

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PHIL10
Mar 20, 2009

This class is very difficult! Grush wrote the material for the class, so instead of having a book as an ADDITIONAL source for extra help and explanations on material, it is EXACTLY the same. He says lecture is not mandatory since everything is online, but he shows no interest in the students' learning. No study guide, just useless practice tests!

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PHIL10
Mar 27, 2009

If you are not a test taker, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. His exams are 50min and you won't even get to finish them. The stuff he teaches is impossible to learn unless you spend literally 20hours a week studying them. Try to take a different Phil class...

5.0
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PHIL10
Mar 30, 2009

Cool professor. Clearly and slowly presents the material. If you are good at math, this class will be a breeze. Otherwise, it may be more difficult.

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PHIL10
May 13, 2009

I never had to attend the lectures because his podcasts were all up online. Grading is based on 2 midterms and 1 final. The practice midterms and finals in the txtbook are very similar to the real ones. Do the problem sets and practice exams and you'll do fine.

5.0
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PHIL10
May 13, 2009

He puts up his lectures online as podcast. Grading is based on 2 midterms and 1 final. The material is easy, and if you do the problem sets and the practice exams in his books, the tests are jokes. Not much studying needed.

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PHIL10
Nov 16, 2009

3.9+ GPA student. Most difficult class I've ever taken in college. Had to withdrawl after second midterm.

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PHIL10
Dec 6, 2009

You don't really have to go to class because lecture material and materials from the book are same. You really need to read the book and take your time studying cuz its hard!!! but I think if you go to sections and prepare for the exams you will do fine.

5.0
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PHIL10
Jan 29, 2010

I don't really understand why everyone is saying this class is so hard. You don't have to go to lecture because they're podcast and he even posts videos working out problems. The material in class is the same as in the reader (which is very cheap and easy to read-very little reading) & if you read or go to lecture, it's really easy (& its not math)

5.0
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PHIL10
Feb 7, 2010

I at first thought this class was going to be a breeze. He posts lectures (in a helpful form with a voiceover recording and pdf on screen) plus the pdfs for lecture. All very straightforward. But I crammed and procrastinated and dind't practice enough. If I did, I would've gotten an A. Which I thought it would be easy to get. Plus, hes really nice

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PHIL10
Feb 7, 2010

Excellent

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PHIL10
Mar 1, 2010

All of his lectures are available online at mind.ucsd.edu, which are very clear and cover all material necessary for the only components of the grade, two midterms and final. Grush is a clear and to-the-point lecturer, and his class is actually pretty easy.

5.0
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PHIL10
May 1, 2010

Excellent teacher with funny slides and an organized and well-structured method of teaching. PHIL 10 is super easy if you do just a little more than go to lecture, but lectures and homework are all optional. Midterms and final representative of course material.

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PHIL10
Dec 18, 2010

I realized that I love symbolic logic from taking this class! Lectures are entertaining because Grush uses funny examples for the problems -- he keeps the class entertained by swearing sometimes. However, for me, going to discussion section was more important because the TA helped us practice problems.

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PHIL10
Mar 19, 2011

The class isn't too difficult. Make sure you do the practice problems and the practice exams in advance. They help you prepare for the two midterms and the final. This class isn't completely easy but it's not very hard. Grade based on two midterms and final only.

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PHIL10
Oct 17, 2011

Very easy class. Grading based on 5 tests and 1 final. You can teach yourself everything in the book if you read ahead and use discussion/lecture for added clarity. Grush is a great guy. Definitely the easiest class I'm taking this quarter. Make sure you stay on top of your material and do the practice problems and tests and you'll be fine.

5.0
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PHIL10
Oct 29, 2011

Really funny classes, but lectures are not necessary. be sure to do the practice problems he sends out. 5 midterms and a final

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PHIL10
Nov 3, 2011

Class got harder as we progressed, but he made things really easy to understand. Just sucked that we had to memorize a lot of difficult formulas!!! Kinda like calculus...which I very much dislike....

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PHIL10
Nov 16, 2011

His lectures are clear and the examples provided in the slides and the fact that he swears a lot are humorous enough to keep you interested. There are 5 small exams rather than the typical 1 or 2 big midterms. Easy enough if you do the practice exercises he provides which are very helpful and actually fun to do. Definitely recommend this class!

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PHIL10
Feb 7, 2012

Professor Grush was pretty nice, very laid back, and explained things really well. As long as you were willing to put in the work this class was not difficult at all.

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PHIL10
Apr 3, 2012

honestly easiest class ive taken. the podcast is extremely useful and completly replaceable for lectures. you still have to use a textbook though.

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PHIL136
Apr 6, 2012

Very straightforward and clear in explanations. His lecture was entirely Q&A however so we had to waste a lot of time hearing stupid questions from students instead of him going through the material. Otherwise, a good professor.

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PHIL10
Jun 16, 2012

Lecture couldnt really hold my attention too well but the book he wrote for us to use had everything we needed to know for the test. Some of the tests were super easy and one or two of them were a lil harder but that's mainly cause it didnt seem like enough time to finish. Otherwise easy class.

5.0
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PHIL10
Nov 1, 2012

He is a very nice guy. If you study the material and do the practice problems, this class is a super easy B, even A. If you don't study, expect a D or an F. Lectures aren't necessary. Podcasts are available, but the textbook is the most useful source. Sections are not mandatory, but go to them: clears up any/all confusion. Not bad looking either.

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PHIL10
Dec 17, 2012

Class isn't that bad, pretty easy if you keep up with material. Grush is an awesome and funny professor, does his best to keep the class engaged. Overall, pretty enjoyable class! I recommend him!

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PHIL10
Dec 19, 2012

I never went to lecture, I only showed up occasionally for the quizzes. I also only attended about 3 sections. The key is to do the practice problems over and over again. His book is so much like the lecture that it's really pointless to go. But he has so many resources (ie podcasts, online slides) that you don't need to worry. Easy A.

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PHIL10
Dec 20, 2012

He's a really good lecturer, but lecture isn't mandatory because of the resources he offers (online videos and podcast). Everything is based off of his own textbook which has practice exams and final in there. Make sure you just practice concepts over and over or else you're screwed. Easy B, little effort for an A. Definitely recommend this guy.

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PHIL10
Feb 1, 2013

Professor Grush is a good teacher. His lecture is pretty clear, and he is humorous. This is a pretty easy and interesting class. Recommend!

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PHIL10
Apr 4, 2013

Great professor! Clear and interesting lectures. Lecture/section is not mandatory, and he makes material easily accessible online. Easy to make the grade if you study. Go to section if you're stuck, it helps a lot. I would take this professor again if I could!

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PHIL10
Dec 29, 2014

I personally didn't find the lectures helpful because Grush provided videos in which he explained the material much more clearly. Therefore, I stopped going to lecture as well as discussion. Either way, I learned the material. Overall, I would recommend this courseprofessor.

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PHIL10
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2015

Grush is an amazing lecturer. He was always clear cut and to the point which made the material really easy to understand. He podcasts which is great if you need to miss a class. Overall, just try to do the practice problems and you should be just fine. Easy B.

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PHIL10
Feb 20, 2015

SUCH A FUNNY AND GOOD GUY! I WOULD TAKE HIS CLASS AGAIN!

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PHIL10
Grade: A+
Nov 24, 2015

This class is super easy. Just do the reading or go to lectures or watch the videos and you will get an A.

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PHIL10
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2015

awesome professor, so funny too. The class is really interesting and very convenient- the lectures are online (but you should go to lecture cause he is hilarious), the little book thing he wrote has practice tests for everything and all information you would possibly need.

5.0
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PHIL10
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2015

Very good professor and funny. This class is really helpful and useful. You won't regret to take this class.

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PHIL10
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

No homework. Nothing is mandatory except for 5 or so tests and the final. Lectures are on youtube. I still went to class. Honestly, easy to get an A as long as you stay on top of everything. Make sure you know the material. The textbook is worth it. Watch out for the two chapters on proofs (3 and 4 I think), people get caught off guard on the test.

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PHIL10
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2015

Textbook contains practice exams, but Rick puts tons of practice problems on his website which are highly recommended to do. No required homework. Encourages students to ask questions during lecture and is super helpful and clear. Course was interesting as well--good for a GPA boost, fluff credits, or just for fun.

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PHIL10
Jan 6, 2016

Rick is a great guy, really funny and interesting lectures so you will want to go to class, but all the lectures are on youtube so you don't have to. The class is straightforward except Proofs (chapt. 3-4) are hard and that test is the hardest. Make sure you do practice problems in the book and online and you'll be fine.

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PHIL10
Grade: C+
Feb 25, 2016

Awesome guy

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PHIL10
Grade: C+
Feb 25, 2016

Rick is funny, passionate, and consistently articulate. Any question he has a good answer for and speaks genuinely (as far as I can tell). His content can be very relevant to the real world which is a rarity for most philosophy professors. This guy is a must have at UCSD. ALSO READ THE TEXTBOOK

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PHIL10
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

Lectures? Not mandatory. Study? Yes. A lot. Everyday. (Chapters 3&4 especially.) Rick is an amazing professor, great at explaining every single concept and how to do everything. He's hilarious in lecture, and sometimes on his youtube lectures. Very much wants everyone to do well. Must have prof at UCSD!

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PHIL10
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

tests are easy, you can skip classes to get a

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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4.0
PHIL10
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

There are 5 quizzes and a final. He's an incredible professor, I managed to learn most of the concepts just from his text and youtube videos. Really does want his students to succeed. This class has real-life applications in assessing the validity of arguments (from your peers, professors, politicians, etc.). Would take again, but not easy.

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PHIL10
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

I loved this class! The quiz/final structure is very straightforward and the material was super interesting to me. He uses a google docs system that is very efficient and posts all of his lectures on youtube. If you study and understand the material, you should get a good grade!

Clear grading criteria
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PHIL10
Grade: B
Feb 10, 2017
Would take again

He was funny and a good guy. Just know it is conceptual and will take a lot of memorization (or cramming) to do well. I did pretty badly in the beginning of the quarter because I didn't try and managed to pull my grade up with some work.

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5.0
3.0
PHIL10
May 21, 2017
Would take again

Really great professor. His lectures are online as well with some practice so you can get lots of practice with the work. It's a fairly easy class and I would recommend this professor! The quizzes are pretty straightforward and should be easy if you study.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Sep 13, 2017
Would take again

Phil 10 itself is pretty easy, and Prof. Grush's materials make it even more so. Lectures are helpful, but if you are not that diligent you may check out the online materials in which slides for lectures are included.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

You have quizzes almost every week in his class, but theyre not bad. He also has lectures on YouTube (which is how I was able to catch up when I enrolled week 2) that are helpful if you fall behind or something. Easy A as long as you keep up with the pace of the class. Hes pretty funny and will give good responses (usually) when asked a question.

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
4.0
1.0
PHIL10
Grade: B
Feb 10, 2018
Would take again

Straight forward lectures. Youtube videos help a lot! He explains material with multiple examples which helps also.I Recommend attending discussion just because it helps practicer the quizzes. You have quizzes almost every week but if you get the material and practice examples you'll be fine. He's very good at explaining the material.

5.0
5.0
PHIL1
Mar 22, 2018
Would take again

If you come to UCSD, you get to take him because it'll be such a pity for you if you graduated here but never took his class. His class is sort of hard as they need a lot of readings. But after you finish them and go to the lecture, he's gonna make you totally enlightened. Strongly recommended!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
PHIL1
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2018
Would take again

Make sure you can devote enough time for his class. For Phil 1, an average of 3.5 hour reading is required for each class, which is not what some would expect for an introductory class. Thankfully, Grush explains concepts well and keeps students engaged. Grush's class will definitely be rewarding if you are can afford the price.

Respected
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PHIL1
Grade: A-
May 1, 2018
Would take again

Rick is one of the best teachers ive ever had, hes super funny, nice and REALLY smart, he knows his stuff! He only teaches phil 1 winter quarter so dont miss out taking him, he will open your eyes to so many cool topics! Also yes the reading is heavy and the tests are hard BUT! he curved the class 10 points, i had a 80% and got a A-

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2018
Would take again

He gives you an extensive amount of practice problems and if you do those and dedicate time to study for the 5 quizzes and final his class is easy and straightforward. The lectures are fun and easy to follow and if you have to miss them, they are all on his youtube channel. Overall, his class was easy and there was no curveballs. Just do the work.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PHIL10
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

Prof Grush is super funny and entertaining during lecture. He also explains the material in a clear, concise way with plenty of options to access the material outside class including posted slides, podcasts, and example problems. More like a math class than a philosophy class. Also this quarter you could earn extra credit by just going to section.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Entertaining professor. All grades are spelled out clearly in a spreadsheet, and the TAs do a great job of grading quickly. Section is optional, but attendance gives you extra credit. No midterms, just five quizzes and the final. The material is pretty easy, especially when it's divided and conquered through the quiz system.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
PHIL10
Dec 23, 2018
Would take again

Great Professor, gives you all of the materials you need to do good in his class, and offers extra credit to those who show up to section which is helpful.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2018
Would take again

Rick is the best! He makes logic so interesting, while keeping it easy for non-STEM-minded people. The first half of the class is formal logic, which is more mathy. The second half involves logical fallacies and cognitive biases. After taking this class, I feel like an expert on logic, but that might just be the Dunning/Kruger Effect.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A-
Jan 1, 2019
Would take again

Super easy class, you don't have to go to lectures if you read the textbook because it is the same thing and he posts slides and videos online. However, his lectures are hilarious. Discussion is not mandatory and he gives extra credit points for attending. The class is only graded based on quizzes and a final so make sure you do well on those.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PHIL10
Jan 8, 2019
Would take again

He clearly went over what was in the text. He gave practice questions that were similar to the ones on the test, so they were very helpful.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2019
Would take again

I don't say this about many classes, but Rick's Phil10 is a class that changed the way I think. If I hear someone's reasoning behind a position they hold, I now have much better insight. I'm now able to detect fallacies that I otherwise wouldn't have noticed. Even if you don't need this class, I would strongly recommend it.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2019
Would take again

whoever said hes their zaddy is a liar cause hes actually mine. best teacher in da world

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Feb 4, 2019
Would take again

Phil10 with Rick was the best GE I took. Just yesterday, I was watching a debate, and I was able to pick up on fallacies that I otherwise wouldn't have noticed. Rick's teaching style literally changed the way I think. It's great!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Feb 26, 2019
Would take again

His grading is pretty straight forward and he would even give extra credit if you attended discussion classes. The textbook is one he created himself and it is like a workbook that includes practice quizzes and a practice final! He also offered a lot of extra practice problems online for each chapter. Great professor!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PHIL1
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2019
Would take again

Rick Grush is hands down the funniest professor I've had. Lecture's are more like conversations, where he dumbs down these crazy things in phil into smaller digestible concepts. If you can take him for any class, definitely do it . Lots of readings though but the quizzes are super straightforward

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PHIL10
Grade: Rather not say
May 8, 2019
Would take again

This prof is a tall cup of water. Don't get distracted, do the homework and practice problems I know his eyes are charming but focus! I would give him a pepper if they had the option.

5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
May 28, 2019
Would take again

The best thing about him is how clear he is about everything. I knew precisely what to study for the quizzes and tests, and I knew exactly how he grades. He even has his own YouTube channel where he goes over all the topics, which was useful for when I was sick and reluctantly had to skip a lecture. PHIL 10 is a delightful class.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A+
Jun 23, 2019
Would take again

Good lectures. No strict need to go to lectures though cuz on his youtube channel basically identical stuff is covered. Fair optional material reward.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
1.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2021
Would take again

Super clear and forward with his teaching, I always understood what he was saying. I literally never talked to him or saw him once during the entire quarter because his Youtube channel covered everything.

4.0
4.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

One thing I can say about Grush's lectures is, they explain everything needed to pass the quizzes in a coherent manner. But believe me, to all the procrastinators out there, if you feel you can't keep up with the lectures for any reason, this is not the class for you. There is a lot of information required to learn in order to do well on the exams!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
PHIL10
Grade: B
Jun 14, 2021
Would take again

Says he curves in the syllabus, but he didn't, so if you are conflicted between P/NP and a letter grade, have that in mind.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2021
Would take again

Professor Grush is super funny. Hes lectures are good, you understand everything. You dont even need to pay attention to the lectures tho. If you read the chapter one day before the quiz youll get an easy A. Great professor for a nice class, would definitely recommend him.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2021
Would take again

Professor Grush has a YouTube channel with all of his recorded lectures available online. You can binge watch the recorded lectures and still get a good grade in this class. The class has weekly quizzes based on textbook material/lectures and a final exam that covers material from all of the quizzes.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PHIL10
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took PHIL10 during COVID, and the class was online and asychronous. I expected weekly video lectures, but all that was given was a document with links to Youtube videos of lectures from years ago. I never once heard from Professor Grush live or even saw what he looked like. Lectures were boring and monotone, and did not explain material clearly.

3.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Grush was an ok professor. He has a Youtube channel with lectures if you were unable to make it in person. However, his voice is incredibly monotone and difficult to stay engaged with. 2x speed can only help so much. Other than that the class was relatively easy.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
PHIL10
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2022
Wouldn't take again

The course content is hard in itself to understand. I like to call it the math of the English language. Regardless of the material difficulty, I did not enjoy his class because he posts YouTube videos and has a textbook which are so helpful, but then I'd attend his class, and he'd go over the exact same slides but with altering wording and confuse

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Super awesome professor and class!! I found the material to be very interesting and pretty easy if you go to the discussion sections (they were very helpful). Grush was super funny and connected the material to real-world examples. As long as you study for the quizzes a little, you'll be golden. Definitely recommend!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2022

I took this course as a fun class, but you actually got to put some work in the class. Half of the course has some math similarities, look up inference rules and replacement rules for references. Attendance is never needed because all lectures are on YouTube. 5 quizzes and a final which weren't hard but you gotta pay attention to lectures

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PHIL10
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2022
Would take again

He is quite monotone in his YouTube videos, but his in-person class is more engaging. His explanation is very clear, and he is super smart! TAs and his office hours are very helpful. He is very approachable and actually a very fun professor. Also, if you put into a lot of efforts, you can learn A LOT from this class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PHIL1
Grade: A-
Mar 30, 2022
Would take again

I enjoyed this class. The instructor does a great job in his lectures, I feel like I really understood the material and didn't struggle too much on the quizzes. As long as you do practice problems and watch the lectures you'll do well. Lessons are recorded, but I would recommend going in person because he goes through the material quicker.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: B+
Jun 18, 2022
Would take again

I slacked off a lot in this course since I was having a hard time adjusting to online classes but you'll probably get an A as long as you watch his lectures or read his textbook. He's definitely the kind of professor that knows how to teach.

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PHIL136
Grade: A+
Jul 10, 2022
Would take again

His class is fantastic! I took two classes with him, and ended up declaring a phil major. Interesting topic and class. Sometimes readings & lectures can be difficult to understand (overall not too bad), but he is always willing to help, and he really cares about his students. I wish I could take all my phil classes with him :(

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHIL10
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2022
Would take again

Grush is very knowledgable and funny. This class is almost like algebra at times which I didn't expect, but Grush made things pretty easy to understand. Section is extra credit that you will likely want. Test scores are across the board from 3% to 100%. If you do practice problems you will be just fine.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Dec 4, 2022
Would take again

Professor Grush makes lectures entertaining and the material in easy to understand. Extra credit is offered and the discussion sections are extra credit. The tests are reasonable and points are given based on understanding even if you don't get a question right. Textbook is provided but optional. Great professor -- I'd take his course again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2023
Would take again

Rick is a great guy. Interesting content & engaging lectures. Responds to emails quickly; I was sick and missed a quiz but he let me make it up for full points on the final. Content gets way more confusing around chapter 3ish, I slacked off and had to do a whole bunch of catching up later, so listen when he says to start practicing proofs asap

Hilarious
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Grush is an excellent teacher. He explains all the concepts very clearly and everything that he does makes perfect sense. His lectures are great as well because he moves efficiently through the material and they're entertaining sometimes when he cracks jokes. But if logic doesn't come to you, it might be a harder class as he moves quickly.

Hilarious
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
PHIL1
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 17, 2023
Would take again

Nothing bad to say about Rick at all. Material gets tough (after Ch. 3), but he does everything to ensure you'll be successful. Posts youtube vids explaining content RLY THOROUGHLY & offers xtra credit for attending discussions. Keep up with his youtube videos and DONT. SLACK. OFF. Practice problems help a lot. Highly recommend, he knows his stuff.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: B
Mar 30, 2023
Would take again

He is a great professor his lectures were kind of useless, but his YouTube channel has all his lectures with better explanation. The quizzes and tests are given before and his textbook is not expensive. He gives practice quizzes for each quiz and his TAs were very helpful. Make sure to put in your code righty for exams if not lose lots of points.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
PHIL10
Grade: C
Mar 31, 2023

Entire grade is based on five 100-point quizzes and the final. Quizzes can be as short as 8 questions so little room for error. Tells you to buy the $30 textbook he wrote which is almost word-for-word from his lecture videos on Youtube. I do not recommend taking this class if you have no prior experience with philosophy/logic. Arrogant professor.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PHIL10
Grade: F
Mar 31, 2023

If anyone is required to take logic to fulfill any lower-division, or just in general I highly recommend NOT to take it with this professor. He was one of the most unhelpful professors I've had at UCSD. His lectures were useless, as were his videos the only difference is you can pause them and go back. His most famous response is "its intuitive"

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PHIL136
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2023
Would take again

Quiz every class session on readings (range ~7-30pgs each PER lecture). Generally softball questions so nothing to fret over as long as you're caught up. 3 exams (multiple choice & essay), mentions both readings AND lecture. Sounds daunting, but Grush is super chill and fair. Just keep up with the content and you'll be fine.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
May 20, 2023
Would take again

Pretty easy to get an A (lots of extra credit opportunities if you try) and all lectures are recorded so no attendance is needed.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
PHIL10
Grade: B-
Jun 8, 2023
Would take again

He is a great lecturer, well he's been teaching this class for so long. Everything is already posted online as youtube videos, so you don't have to attend lecture because everything is the same online and offline. You have to buy his book, which is literally his lecture transcript. The only benefit to the book is that it has practice quizzes.

Test heavy
1.0
3.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Feb 29, 2024

This professor is horrible! He never responds to emails and when does he will gaslight you and is condensending. I have a disablity and he failed to provide me with my University approved accomodations then tried to shift blame onto anyone and everyone but himself.

4.0
1.0
PHIL10
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 4, 2024
Would take again

I personally think this class was really easy to follow. I haven't interacted with the prof at all because he gives 3 ways to take the class: Lectures, youtube, or textbook. I chose youtube. If you're having issues there are multiple TA's to help. Provides SO MUCH practice work. For me, it feels harder to do poorly in this class than well.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, extremely clear grading criteria, quizzes/tests are directly correlated to material in lectures and textbook. Do practice problems and read the textbook and you will succeed!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Mar 26, 2024
Would take again

Rick is funny and approachable, and gives so many different ways to learn the content- textbook, youtube videos he made, or lecture. Hundreds of practice problems for each unit. The class is paced well so its hard to get behind. Graded on 5 quizzes 1exam. Logic can be a fun brain puzzle too so sometimes its fun.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2024
Would take again

Very funny guy. Grade is comprised of quizzes, but he offers a lot of practice. Overall, a very fun professor for a pretty fun class.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
PHIL10
Grade: C+
Apr 22, 2024
Would take again

the textbook is helpful for examples and all of the lectures are posted on youtube, which i would recommend watching more than going to class because he is very fast paced. don't fall behind because quizzes are VERY frequent. the final sections replace quiz grades so not getting a good grade is your fault tbh (it was mine). rick is cool too

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

I used his youtube, lectures and textbook as resources and i averaged a solid 88 on all the quizzes. The only way i can explain this class is like math without numbers, and its not horribly difficult. The more practice you do the better. Sometimes i did find it pretty fun. Grush is pretty chill, very nonchalant. There is so much help available!

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PHIL10
Grade: A
May 24, 2024
Would take again

As a non-philosophy major, this class was really straightforward and easy to follow. The textbook is the same as the lectures/videos, but I'd still recommend buying it because it helps to do practice problems on paper. Lots of quizzes, but plenty of practice material & help is available. Definitely go with Grush if you need PHIL10, great professor.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
PHIL10
Grade: B+
Oct 24, 2024
Would take again

PHIL10 with Professor Grush is pretty straightforward. The textbook, lectures, and YouTube videos provide great resources to learn the material. With plenty of practice problems and helpful TAs, it's easy to do well if you stay on top of the frequent quizzes. unstuck study is a handy study tool to supplement the course resources.

5.0
3.0
PHIL10
Grade: B
Jun 19, 2025
Would take again

Grush is an amazing prof! I chose to watch his lectures through YouTube and it was easy to follow along! 6 quizzes & a final. Chapters 3-5 were harder for me. I failed the first quiz but did good on the rest! My TA was very helpful, going to discussions is EC and helps a lot! Just pay attention to lectures and do lots of practice problems!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
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