philosophy of asian martial arts-great course

an excellent educator, really great

very interesting class, everything was out of the book, he clarifis everything!!

Great teacher! Most useful course I took in 16 years of formal education.

Excellent professor. Course was not particularly easy, but professor was willing to help on any detail that was unclear from reading material. very thorough

This guy is an institution at UMBC, has been teaching this class for years. Tough, but you learn a lot!

He is a very intelligent man and demands a lot out of his students. If you are not willing to stand up to the challenge, don't take his classes. BUT, if you want to learn from someone who knows what he is talking about, go for it!

this guy is amazing! Like a clenched fist raised in the air but wuth a velvet glove over the abrasiveness. Amazingly intelligent, can come up with on the spot insight like few people I've ever met in life. Great politics too,

Wierd guy, but great professor.

He Knows much about the subject but makes it hard for the student to learn. He does not let the students keep graded exams. His final exam for the course consisted mostly of matierial that we were never had an exam on and only studied briefly.

Excellent course. Learn how to think clearly and logically.

whoever doesn't like him because he's 'unapproachable', i say try harder. Don't look at just the exterior. He knows his stuff in Philosophy. Do your work and you'll learn a lot. He is actually very understanding.

Mr. T. is truly a teacher for intellects. People who have logical weaknesses are threatened by his assaults and take him to be mean. He wants you to think B4 you speak. NEVER EVER ask a question u didn't think about 1st! I spoke to him after class manytim

One of the best classes I have taken here. Very helpful. Noticed a dramtic change in my writing ability. Take the class, sit in the back and dont say anything, ask a question after class. He is a really nice guy, still see him and talk to him all the time

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"Ah, I see there's a Ms. ---, who has dropped this course." ::looks at ---:: "What are you waiting for? Leave." <-- That pretty much sums him up. You'll love or hate him for the same reasons - I found his course extremely easy and very instructional. I've used the material often in biology courses.

Bottom Line: He knows his stuff and expects you to study & do the same. If you are religious it can be a challenging course that will either enhance or destroy your beliefs. Overall I learned a lot but this is not an easy class. In class he can be VERY condescending. Outside of class, he's great.

The best professor I have ever had!

I once saw him make a student weep openly with nothing more than the sheer force of his critical thinking skills. He was right when he did it, too.

Roye is one of those old-fashioned gentlemen. He expects respect and for you to follow directions. Phil 146 isn't that hard a class. Just do exactly what he says and you'll do fine. Also, he lets you turn work in very late, or take quizes or tests late too

He's one of those pretentious atheist philisophy professors that doesn't let you argue with him. Either you need to be an atheist skeptic **** like him or else you fail. I AM an atheist skeptical **** so I got an A ;). I felt bad for those kids that disagreed with him though. Luckily his false arugment class was analytical. Anything abstract I would probably hate the guy. No room to argue. His way or the high way.

This guy obliterates anyone who challenges him. He will help you if you need it. If you do what he says you will get an A. Cool guy, very sharp.

If you get on his bad side, BEWARE. Just sit in class, don't say a word, do the worksheets before class, and pay attention when he goes over them. Many quizzes = many chances to get a good grade. Class is usually over in 20 mins. If he does give a "lecture", it will be hard to pay attention becuase the topics are boring haha. He hates religion.

If you believe anything New Age with faith, you'll be in for a rude awakening -- you'll regret taking this class (as well as PHIL 146); you may even do poorly. [In fact, that's the MAIN reason people hate him! Most of the test questions come from the Schick & Vaughn text and he uses similar tests every time. He also offers a way for you to boost

I thought he was a good teacher but you need to pay attention, take notes, the usual and you'll do well.

Either you will love his class or hate it. I found the class interesting but had to work at a higher level than for my other courses. If you study, learn the material, and go to class, you will do fine. If you are someone who believes in religion or god(s) beware however that he is an athiest and likes to denounce religion, which is awsome to watch

Took it during the summer. He is a very intelligent professors and knows EXACTLY what he's talking about. Arguing with him will get you nowhere because he is very dedicated to his convictions. Not a ridiculously easy class but if you have an even minor interest you will find the material interesting. The videos were a little outdated though.

Professor has easy testing method. He is straightforward and his classes are mostly lecture. He will call you out if you sleep or talk but if you stay on his good side he is a great asset to you as a professor. Grading is clearly explained and never changes.

Don't be put off by all the bad ratings. I'd bet most of these are religious people and it is true that Mr. Templeton is a staunch atheist. Religion is a touchy hot button and will make it so a fair rating is impossible. Not hard material at all. If you can forget your way of thinking you may be able to learn something.

Yeah he's an athiest and if it gets brought up in class he makes his opinion clear;I personally am a christian and found it a little annoying how close minded he was but has nothing to do with his competency to teach the class.Class was not difficult, if you have half a brain you won't have to study. Got an A w/ maybe 4hr time spent out of class

Completing the homework & studying for 30 minutes was all I needed to do per week. Though I failed a couple quizzes, the extra credit quizzes he gave were enough to get me over a 100% in the class. As long as you show up every day & aren't late you can get the extra credit points and get an A.

He comes across as standoffish, though he is a really nice guy. He doesn't dismiss dissenting opinions, he encourages people to question what he has said. He does however dismiss opinions that aren't well thought out or are unreasonable. The class is relatively boring, but will not take up much of your time. Easy A.

Mr. Templeton does not tolerate laziness, lack of preparation, does not coddle you, and does not provide positive reinforcement without merit. He requires you to be informed for debate; arguing your Google research is a non-starter. This class requires adult maturity for maximum benefit. Don't be a petulant entitlement turd and you'll excel.

Great class!!! Great instructor!!!

I enjoyed His no nonsense approach and you have to keep up.

Professor Templeton takes seriously the tenets of critical thinking as a means of living; he will not pay credence to fads or fallacies. He believes the classroom is a place for serious discourse and where all ideas should be challenged. If you don't actually want to think critically, don't take this class, you will be called out and rightly so.

One of the best professors or teachers I ever had at any level. Dedicated to the material and expanding students worldview.