He explains things in a humorous way and also very clearly. You will hate him if you are a religious freak or really conservative, but otherwise he is great, and very laid back about attendance and tardiness. Class is never boring.

Tests from his reading packet. Read the packet and ace the tests. Tests are somewhat easy.

Easy class if you just listen to the lectures or read the packet. Gives great examples for easier understanding of material. He's also a laugh. You'll love this class if you can handle your beliefs being examined...

His classes are so interesting! He might be a bit repetetive, but the more he repeted, the more the material would stick.

Don't expect much classroom interaction as he's pretty much regurgitating the material in the packet. Insightful. I'd retake him if I had the need to.

Very interesting class! Really easy too! Read the packet, pay attention in class, and do all practice exams and study guides and you will get an A.

This class is cake!!! 3 tests (total) no homework (ever). I studied for about 8 hours for the entire 16 weeks of school.

I wish he would teach more subjects. He's cool and helpful if you ask.

Easy A and a cool guy. People who complain haven't had enough college experience.

He is a great teacher, as long as you agree with all he says, and never tell him something he doesn't like to hear. Never, never ask him a stupid question (i.e. any question).

Really knows his stuff. Uses great examples during lectures.

It takes a thinker to understand this class. I got a C in the class and missed more then 1/2 the classes. Just study the practice test and you should be good. The practice test is the exact same thing as the real test.

The classes are very boring, you never have to show up. All the information is in the packet. I never went to class and got an A in it. Do the study guides and you'll get an A. Cool teacher

He is well spoken and articulate plus provided comprehensive handouts for class lectures. Attend + read the materials and surely you will achieve be rewarded with the letter grade you sought + new knowledge.

Very great lecturer. May be a bit boring if proned to boredom easily but when you pay attention, it's easy. Just make sure you read the material and ask him questions about anything. If you ask about material, he will answer q's helpful for test.

cool guy. Very reasonable grades.

Class is not that easy! Material is pretty difficult if u have never taken a phil course b4 - prof. talks too soft and it lulls u asleep- kindof ecentric - but does cover material in his "book" just memorize the crap out of it & u should be OK

Changed my life! Not for sloppy thinkers-no patience for indefensible positions. Not for you if you haven't yet taken responsibility for your own learning. No mercy for lack of clarity in your thinking, speaking or writing. A bit deaf so speak up (if you must speak at all.) Memorize everything!

I took an intro to phil class w/ Bauer in the early 90s. I found the material right up my alley and he was an interesting guy. 1 day, he kicked everyone who hadn't done the homework out of class; harsh but fair. He told an amusing story about his stoner brother & how he (Bauer) hates Camaro drivers.

this guy is cake.if youre a phil/cs major take him FOR SURE. philosophy: you will learn alot and if you dont know this stuff change your major. cs: this will be easiest class in your life. ppl say he thinks hes always right: he has a phd in logic from one of the top 10 phil schools, until you get much more education hell probably always be rig

He is a nice guy but very boring at 8 a.m. My recommendation is go to class b4 tests and get the study guide and practice tests.. Study those back and forth, read the packet he wrote, and you should do fine!

Dude cracks me up at times. You sorta feel depressed after his class sometimes but he's a smart ass and its funny. He makes fun of himself and subtly yet bluntly conveys his STRONG opinions.go to class and get the lecture you will do totally fine. Just go to class. Not a guy who is anal about being late go to class and you'll do fine i loved it

This professor is very easy, although he tries to scare ppl off by saying he's hard. He knows nothing about quantum physics and lectures about it. I guess all that boredom was worth it since I earned an A.

do not take this class early in the morning. You WILL sleep. He doesnt like when you sleep. Other than that, good class. Study the study guides like mad a few days before the test and you'll do well. he has a cat and some anger issues, i thought he was going to hit this kid once. i learned a lot though so i wont say he's a bad guy or anything

I am very suprises no one has said anything about his wardrobe yet, the man does not own anything but black or grey. i didnt think he was boring.

I love Roy, he is awesome. He really knows his stuff. Though he may sound tough or mean at first, he is very funny and nice. Awesome persone. Amazing class. Learned a lot too.

He is very entertaining and intelligent

This professor is extremely intelligent and knows his stuff.At first,he is intimidating, but hang in there a couple weeks and you will be fine.He knows his stuff and teaches material very clearly.He is not easy, but if you study hard and follow the practice tests and study guides you can get an A, I did.Ask for help and he will always help too.

He might not be the most entertaining teacher ever, but he definately makes you think, and thats what Philosophy is about. What makes this teacher so amazing is that he actually applies what he teaches by actively fighting unethical practices in education. His classes require alot of studying/critical thinking, but they are managable if you try.

dude is pretty clear when he instructs. He is very humorous. its philosophy one, very important begining yet very basic and logic. so really there is no room to be really fun and exciting especially when its difficult enough with mostly closed minded students. making the class too exciting would only hinder students conceptualization

Easy class to get an A in, also easy to fall asleep. He has a sstraight monotone sound, great class to catch up sleep on. His tests are fairly easy, they are almost identical to his study guides, just have to be precise on his essay questions. Over easy class, all i did was bring a laptop and play WoW while he lectured still ended up with an A.

Nice enough guy, not incredibly exciting for a morning class but keeps it simple and fairly easy. For a required course its not half bad, but if you are taking it just to get units find something else.

My favorite class. yes at first it's way hard but he really helps you understand it if you're having problems. I found him very approachable and appreciated that he rewarded progress.

My favorite class too and I didn't expect it to be. He makes tough stuff interesting.

Cool class - and Bauer's is funny and political too. It's not easy but if you do the work, listen to the lectures - you can do it. I got a B even though I failed the first test.

Interesting teacher, explains everything very well, expect to miss at least one point on each exam from the essay questions unless you are really smart, smarter than me anyway. If you come to class and understand the material fairly well you should get 4/5 on the essay questions on the Exams. Essay questions make up 25% of the Exams.

I thought him 2 be a bit monotone, makes fun of Bush, tho still interesting. Other than that, teaches his class pretty well, answers questions as thoroughly, but can be a bit of a bore due to the redundancies of his lectures. Essay questions are med-hard. Read his dup materials b4 class to be ahead and study the study guides thoroughly to get a B.

He is a very genuine person, but you do need to talk to him during office hours to get to know him personally. He will do everything he can to help you succeed in his class if you show him that you care. He is a person that grades on overall performance. His class is mainly based on lectures, so students will not be doing too much interactions.

Really enjoyed his lectures. Obviously a witty rebel at heart, which I appreciate. Easy to understand lecture concepts. Low tolerance for those who nap in his class. Overall a great class, very informative and interesting. Presented well. Fair minded professor, who allowed a later make-up final, due a sudden death in family.

Very knowledgeable. Very clear. Won't put up with knuckleheads. Great if you want to learn to think.

He is a fun teacher, everything on his test are right out of his lectures. His lectures are based on the textbook which you don't even have to buy. He puts the pages of the textbook onto blackboard ready there for you to download.

Great guy, really cares about the students - he is very, very clear when he speaks and he has a fantastic sense of humor. If you fall asleep - you're not sleeping enough at night, and worse yet, you're not thinking as you should be in this class. His tests are easy, as are the writing assignments - great class.

Go to class and you'll get an A. The combination of the lectures with the reading makes it hard not to do well on the tests. A little effort into studying and tests will be fine. Teacher goes on rants often but most are entertaining.

Albeit raised by a pack of wild wolves, Mr. Bauer has an astonishing wisdom as regards philosophy. He ascribes a particular laudability to Wittenstein and Kant, thus those of you amateur philosophers who tend to do so as well will be able to relate to Mr. Bauer's worldview. He has a good sense of humor and invariably presents cogent arguments.

Took him for Ethics, fantastic teacher who DOES care about his students. It is true he does tend to "rant", however, it is entertaining and usually ends with the entire class laughing. I'm sorry to see that he isn't teaching logic next semester :( Also, he has made me consider becoming a philosophy major - great guy. Take him!

In my opinion, Professor Bauer is a fantastic teacher. Some say that he is very repetitive, but I find that this quality is very helpful in learning the material. He also has a great sense of humor. This professor has inspired in me a great interest in philosophy. Maybe he will do the same for you.

very nice teacher, fair test, has great knowledge and is very helpful, but you have to do your homework this will help you a lot when receiving your grade, hope there would be more teachers like him

roy bauer is an excellent teacher. unfortunately most people are not interested in philosophy

To people who criticize him, especially to the last comment: you don't like him because you have a problem with critical evaluation of ideas. This is the central point of philosophy. There is so much muck clogging up the subject of philosophy nowadays that people seem to think that it's all about giving equal validity to all ideas - It's NOT.

Very good professor. Not necessary to take notes, just make sure you do your writing assignments. He's hilarious and makes the material easy to understand. Very easy to get a good grade on the tests, as he postst he answers to multiple choice before hand, and your essay questions are just a rewrite of your homework assignments that he posts too

Course is applicable to life and current events. Excellent class. If you want to study Plato, go elsewhere. If you can't, or are unable to think critically (INCLUDING ideas you are not comfortable with - homosexuality, liberalism), don't take this class. You will not pass if you skip class. Tests are easy if you study practice tests. LEARN TO WRITE

Some general trends among people who bash Bauer: most of you can't spell, fail to make clear points, and tend to blame your inability to process material analytically on bad teaching. I realize his voice is soft, but he is not unclear or dull. If you're not ready to question the roots and progression of modern thought, dont take this class.

One of the counselers at IVC mentioned that he's a 'love him or hate him' sort of guy. Don't take his classes if you aren't interested in the material and learning, he's the sort who is much more interested in helping the people who want to succeed do so than in pushing the people who'd rather not be there. An attitude that is very refreshing.

He just goes on and on in his lectures, really boring but you dont have to come to class because there is no attendence and he gives you every word of his lectures on blackboard. Not easy to get an A, but great quality, really gets you thinking.

Bauer is way cool. Fun, entertaining,

This class really got me critically thinking. His writing assignment feedback is harsh, but all he's asking is for 6/16 points (if you just do 6/8 assignments you will get 6 points easily, he gives you a 1 just for trying basically. Not easy to get an A even if you know the material. VERY boring lectures,NOT mandatory attendence, not easy A.

Don't listen to the bad ratings.Bauer is really cool. But learn to writ.You are spoiled and don't like to think if you attack him here.

Professor Bauer was my favorite professor last semester. He is very articulate and very opinionated. If you a have problem with people criticizing your opinions and beliefs, this class is not for you. He tears you apart in the writing assignments, but it is only for your benefit. Otherwise I got a B when I probably deserved a lower grade.

with interesting current examples that matter I left his class laughing and crying. Bauer is very eager to point out and correct your fallacies, but that will help you learn. If you are going to learn how to think, you might as well learn how to think right.You haven't graduated college until you have taken Bauer's phil. class.Fantastic teacher!!!!

excellent class. You will never look at Jack and Jill the same way again.

If your looking for an easy class, not the one for you. If you do not have college level writing skills, take English 100 at the very minimum prior to taking this class. Focus in class even though he is soft spoken and show up for class, you will do fine. Above all, ask questions.

He's a great philosophy teacher, and his class is very enjoyable. If you show up to class and do most of the writing assignments, you should have no trouble getting a good grade. There's no textbook, just online reading material on blackboard, which is also nice.

This is one of those professors you either GET or you DON'T GET. If you actually understand philosophical concepts in simple form, he will be very easy. He gives clear examples. However, if you need multiple information & multiple examples to get the concept, he's not your teacher. Hint: ignore his personal quirks to understand the class.

If you want an A in Philosophy, take Roy Bauer. Prof. Bauer is very funny at times, could get a little boring. Overall, his tests were easy; word for word on the study guides.

Roy is hilarious. If you have an interest in philosophy, you will do well. If you want to learn, you will do well. Has an AWESOME sense of humor. You will learn how to write more clearly. Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed his class and would recommend it to people who would actually like to learn something.

Great course, actually teaches philosophy from a neutral standpoint. A lot of kids complain about the writing, but if you can't write on a college level you shouldn't be in college. You'll get the grade you deserve in this class. Not hard, but requires intellect.

Bauer knows his stuff - in fact, he doesn't even require you to purchase a textbook because all the reading material is written by him. Excellent teacher, great sense of humor, and definitely worth taking! If you need to miss a few class sessions, it won't affect your grade. Not too much reading involved, but there is some writing involved.

Great teacher, his writings were very clear. Although I personally did not care for his views on todays society. Read his writings, study his practice quizes. (THEY ARE WORD FOR WORD ON THE EXAMS) Attendance is not mandatory.

Interesting rants

Really funny great teacher, I really enjoyed taking his class and feel that I learned more then just required content. He strays a bit from topic but that's what makes class good. BTW you are a bad writer. if u don't know that he will tell you this after every exam

His views may be controversial, but he challenges you to think critically.

Awesome teacher, makes the content interesting.

Fair teacher. Boring subject. Read all the readings because he draws questions for the quiz from the readings. Tests are made of past quiz questions so study past quizzes. Easy class if you follow the readings.

Great professor! Class can get boring at times but he is very helpful. He wants his students to succeed. He gave away 100% on quizzes for just showing up because he wanted his students to get a better grade. His tests are straight from the quizzes. Take him!!!

Funny guy! His stories and tangents really keep the class alive. He explains all of the concepts in class in great detail and has the readings on Blackboard. Gives short multiple-choice quizzes, which comprise much of the exams. Drops the two lowest quiz scores. No homework. 3 non-comprehensive exams. He bashes Republicans, but it's expected.

Roy is a great professor. When he gives quizzes and exams, he posts online not only the correct answers, but also explains why the incorrect answers are wrong. His writing assignments can be challenging, primarily because he demands a level of clarity and precision that the rest of the faculty at IVC do not. Easy class if you pay attention.

This class was a lot harder than I expected. Need to go to every class and take notes to do well. Serious about what he teaches and grading, impossible to get a good grade on any writing (but its a small part of your grade). Hard tests, but relevant to lecture. If you're on a phone or comp in class, he'll yell at you because you prob deserve it!

I enjoyed this teacher quite a bit. His voice is incredibly boring, but even if you don't pay attention in class or even go, his writings on blackboard go over everything he talks about. Pop quizzes are frequent though so it would be good to go. Every now and then he gets mad at his coffee or talks for awhile about his cat. That's always fun.

Bauer's a pretty good prof. Downsides: he sometimes goes off topic (although this can be somewhat entertaining), and he can be very BORING. He talks in a monotone that will push your head to your desk with great force. He gives quizzes randomly, about once a week so you kinda have to attend class. Tests are based off the quizzes so theyre easy.

He lectures everyday usually making everything based off the readings you are assigned to read for hw. Random pop quizzes that are fairly easy, if you pay attention to what he is saying usually the things he repeats over and over again will end up on the quizzes. The midterm and final are usually questions taken right off different quizzes.

It's alright, just read and do assignments

He's quieter, more reserved generally. His voice is really lulling, so it's difficult to focus actively, but what he's explaining is very, very clear. He could probably get five-year-old's to understand validity. His lectures are LONG, and a lot of the material he teaches in each is repetitive. His humor is dry, and he often shares anecdotes.

Lots of reading, some of which takes awhile to understand, but he goes over things MANY times. If you apply yourself even a little bit it will go a long way in this class. Pros: Subjects are interesting, he's funny, pretty laidback, very blunt/straightforward. Cons: Often late, doesn't discipline students, can be sarcastic.

Bunches of reading assignments every week. Throughout the semester, everyone barely understand Professor Bauer's grading criterion for short essay section. A tough grader but a kind professor.

Its very simple, if you read the assignments, you will pass! This is a philosophy class, so don't expect for it to be easy. His lectures are quiet amazing. The many topics discussed in class you can use to elevate your assignments from other classes. He is a great professor, and definitely would take him again!

As long as you read, you will pass. Simple as that.

If you can't stay awake easily, this class isn't for you. However, if you really listen to Roy, the way he speaks is awe-inspiring. He is one of the most knowledgeable people I've ever met. The class is an easy A. He practically gives you the answer to every MC question, but he does grade hard on the written answer. Luckily, A grades start at 80%

Super easy class. If you know how to write HS senior English, you're golden. He tends to drone-on but if you listen to what he says it'll all connect. There's a quiz about every week and most of them he does with you so they're free points. Free points on every quiz. The tests use questions from the quiz. Minimal hw. Easy A.

Prof Bauer is an easy-going Professor on philosophy. You show up, you'll understand the material. His content on canvas/blackboard helps a TON. Read it and you will pass. His classes are just lectures (note-taking is optional) but he makes it humorous. Quizzes are written word for word from his lectures. His grading is great btw!

80% is an A, tests are no-brainer multiple choice questions, he says EXACTLY(!) what will be on the exams, and he goes over the material very, VERY thoroughly. Although its the easiest class Ive ever taken its still pretty interesting. If you arent able to get an A in this class Id suggest looking into alternatives to higher education :)

Great teacher, great man. He teaches philosophy as it should be a model of education. The teacher talks with high proficiency and the student listens patiently. those who are complaining here are of others than philosophy major and therefore dislike the class because they are too distracted with their little electronics gadget. Thank you Mr Bauer.

I enjoyed the interesting and different topics about Philosophy. I think some helpful things in the class were the quizzes and the other assignments, considering it was not an easy class but educational. I recommend his style considering he makes up for it with many worksheets and handouts. A considerably good class overall.

One of the easiest classes Ive taken. His voice is very monotonous, and he goes off on tangents a LOT. However, if you listen to him you dont really need to study because he tells you everything you need to know in class. His quizzes come straight from lectures. His grading system for essays is very difficult, but everything over an 80% is an A.

If you got good scores on pop quizzes and mc part, youll get A easily. I didnt get A because some time I didnt read so I did bad on some of quizzes, but I still got easy B even though my writing parts average was D+. He probably knows students wont get good scores on writing part so his mc part was really easy. If you read, its a easy class

His quizzes are full of trick questions and no matter what you write he'll tell you it's horrible. He gives most of his zoom lectures from his bed and stops several times each lecture to talk to his cat. I've found the material rather interesting though, and he makes an 80% or higher an A in his class so what seems like harsh grading isn't so bad

TAKE THIS CLASS. Yeah its hard but guess what?! 80-100% A. That's right A, which means you get an automatic 10% curve. WHO CARES IF ITS HARD?!!! 10% CURVE! His class is super interesting. He gives pdf's instead of textbooks. It's interesting. Show up with a bag of popcorn, his stories are like watching TV. Seriously, idk why he has a bad rating.

I really enjoyed this class. You have to actually work hard and put effort in, especially for the writing assignments, and he is a tough grader, but I learned a lot and it was really interesting. People complain about his grading on writing assignments, but as he says, college students are expected to produce college level writing. (and 80% A)

Bauer teaches philosophy, expects his students to be college students who read and write. What the big deal? You complain if teachers makes you buy an expensive textbook & now you're complaining that Bauer doesn't make you buy a textbook but instead gives you a PDF? Where's the logic? Complaints about hard quizzes might mean that you can't cheat.

I think Bauer is a very good professor. Watch his lectures and take detailed notes, do his practice quizzes and look at his handouts on canvas: they're super useful! He does a very good job at explaining BUT his lectures are very long. I don't see how you CAN'T get an A if you actually do the work. Also, be very detailed in your writing.

I think a lot of the harsh ratings are biased, he was a pretty good professor and his grading system sets you up for success.

Professor Bauer was such an inspiring professor. The way he engaged with the world was truly inspiring, and he always stood up for what was right. I hope future professors will strive to be as passionate and stand to make a difference in their community the way Prof. Bauer did. Truly inspiring.