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Wonderful. Absolutely engaging, entertaining, and insightful. One of the highlights of my University career thus far. Do yourself a favour.

Greatest teacher I've ever had! Opened up my mind and made all my other classes make sense.

Maicher is one of my favorite profs. Explains authors clearly and really engages the class. There's a huge amount of material that's covered, but the papers are short and sweet, however the exam in cumlitive, which is scary, but the class is awesome!!!

Without a doubt one of the best teachers I've had so far. Class content is rich and interesting. Prof is very engaging. Very entertaining lecturer.

Maicher has the mannerisms and accent of an aristocrat from the old world. Also, he?s a an old fashioned moralist, through and through, who has the tendency to be dogmatic in thought, resulting in one desiring to stand up in class and decry: Stop preaching to me MORALITY MAN!

THE BEST! Political theory is dense material and he makes it crystal clear. He lets us pick appart the theories and plays devils advocat until we get to the real problems with a certain author's theory. There is an obscene amount of material, but do your readins and attend calss. And Maicher is easy on the eyes I might add.

A great professor. Clear and interesting. Good class personality and good rapport with students. I found him very helpful for discussing subjects that were not directly related to the course content. Tells you exactly what you should know for the tests. Cumulative exam, but not difficult if you know your subject. Ever so young for a prof!

Over all a very good prof. I found it frustrating that he didn't go over what would be on his tests, but then again, it is university. If you pay attention you will be able to follow the course no problem. He made the information interesting and fun. He's a very funny professor and made Critical thinking actually interesting. But go to class.

Very efficient professor, able to present the contents of the course clearly and interestingly. Follows book very closely, but gives good tips to help us better understand. Good class personality and fun to have as a prof. Not difficult to approach if you know what you want. Tests: a little daunting, so be comfortable with your knowledge of course.

Very good lecturer, interesting and intruiging (though political legal theory already is on its own). Began to enjoy the class less and less over the semester as he tries to cover too much material and it becomes pretty blurry. Would be better to focus on less theories/cases in a more in depth way.

Prof Maicher. Amazing prof. Fair marker. Do the reading and you will succeed. He's quite comical in class and speaks well/clearly. His tests may seem a little tough but only because he believes in being a professor who doesn't just pass a student for the sake of passing them. He's a good wakeup call to all first year students. F-ing gorgeous too

Ive never used rate my prof. The material covered in class is a challenge to any novice, I learned to enjoy the class and made sure I never missed lectures. I learned a lot and though I haven't been doing well because I'm not really one for doing readings. He is approachable and knowledgeable and communicates well in a way that students understand.

Confusing class, but he was pretty good at explaining things. Really interesting guy; lots of funny anecdotes. Didn't want to take the class, but really enjoyed his teaching style. It's not easy, there's lots of reading, but his lectures really help.

Well, I must say that 2 weeks in, I'm already hooked. I dreaded this class (I'm a former B.Mus student from 7 years ago who never had to take PHI, so I was worried). Not only is Prof. Maicher interesting to listen to, he's got a great sense of humour, makes the class fun, plus he's not bad to look at (definitely adds the eye candy factor)

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Great class, great prof; he made the material much easier to understand. He has great knowledge about the course material and also provided some interesting asides. He is pretty funny too, and uses good examples to explain the material. Awesome textbook too. It was not a super easy class though; he actually wanted us to come away with something.

He put a lot of effort into this class and it showed. He is passionate about philosophy and it showed. He took a dry class and made it interesting to be there. I really liked his emphasis on thinking critically about media. It was my second last class of my undergrad and he was one of my favorite profs.

ok...so while I am disappointed in my final grade (I have emailed Prof. Maicher to see my final exam), I must say that this class was still very interesting. I thought his knowledge, interest and passion for the subject really came through. Oh yes...he's still hot. :D

This prof is Amazing! He is brilliant and makes his classes so interesting and engages in many discussions with his students. Although his grading methods are slightly stricter than others, I highly recommend taking any class taught by Prof Maicher!!

One of the best profs I've had. Fairly young, but knows his stuff backwards and forwards. Excellent communicator. Invites discussion. Funny side comments. Reasonable workload. 50% final exam. Enjoyed each class, even though I'm no poli thought geek. Recommended.

Prof. Maicher is great! He makes political thought fun and engaging. This was the first political thought class that I have actually enjoyed. Take his class!

Best poli sci prof i've had so far.

The best professor I had in my entire undergrad. He is tough, but you learn SO much. As a regular A student I was happy with my A- and worked for it, but the material he taught me has been profoundly useful in so many other classes, and even now sets be at a distinct advantage in one of my Master's classes. I would highly recommend him.

This professor is very clear during lectures, however, in order to do well you must attend all classes and keep up with the readings. Additionally, he asks very specific questions on the midterm/final so make sure to look into all major examples/thought experiments used by the theorists. Good professor, but I found this course very difficult.

If you do the readings and keep up in class, you will learn SO much. I`ve had him for 3 clases. Prof. Maicher is extremely knowledgeable in his field and it comes across in his lectures. Also extremely helpful when it came to help with assignments and office hours. Highly recommend if you want to come away with a real understanding of the content.

Professor Maicher was one of my favourite profs so far. His class was by no means easy, and if you didn't go to the lectures it would be hard to write the exams, but I learned so much and it prepared my well for my next political philosophy class.

Undeniably the best professor of my undergraduate career so far. His class single-handedly took my critical thinking and reading comprehension skills to another level. He makes you work hard and think even harder, but it's all worth it at the end. I would recommend this class to any student that is looking for an actual education.

Professor Maicher is a great lecturer who really knows his stuff! He will answer questions in class and really engages students. TAs were harsh markers on the paper, but the midterm and final were fairly straightforward. He doesn't use ppt and covers a lot of material in class, so make sure to bring your laptop.

The lectures are great, just go to them you will thank yourself later. This isn't a "read it all later and catch up" class. Really smart guy, and great professor. Weak point: no feed back or one on one at all. Also almost made us cry in the last class with Weber and the hopelessness of the world. Still. Great class.

Great prof! Doesn't have slides so going to class and taking notes is necessary. But it's well worth going to class because he knows his stuff and encourages interesting class discussion. He really makes you think! Take a class with him if you can.

Great lecturer.

A good prof overall. He doesn't provide notes online but he lectures directly from the textbook so it's easy to make up if you miss class. Midterms are fair and there are no surprises if you study properly.

Great prof. People who dislike him are generally the kind who aren't prepared for classes and lectures. There are no surprises with him if you take your academic success seriously.

Great prof! If you attend class and do the readings, you'll do fine. If you don't understand course material, he's very helpful if you go to his office hours. Also makes jokes often, which made philosophy a bit more bearable.

I've listened to the TTC and Yale lectures available online that cover the same material as this class and, for what it's worth, I found that Mr. Maicher's lectures are above them in terms of engagement and clarity. To all the professors at UOttawa and those aspiring to become, take note. I really think this guy sets the bar.

Great Prof

I've taken other classes with this prof because he is AMAZING. His lecture style is engaging, his substance is clear, and I truly learned a lot from him. Definitely recommended.

Very interesting and engaging lecturer, puts a lot of thought into the examples he uses. Can be a little unclear with grading criteria but if you attend the lectures and do the readings thoroughly and diligently, you should do well. Good luck!

Great lecturer but no notes so be prepared to type. Otherwise amazing teacher

Professor Maicher was by far the best professor I have encountered yet. His anecdotes were hilarious, his lectures were provocative, and he made the material both meaningful and relative. Admittedly it took a few lectures to warm up to him, but he literally received a standing ovation after his final lecture. I highly recommend him.

Please don't just take everything on here as if it's a fact. Use your discretion. Objectively speaking: He doesn't post any slides and doesn't use blackboard, but you don't actually need that anyway. All you have to do is come to class, listen to what he has to say, mostly think and def read the text. He is funny, helpful and very understanding.

BRILLIANT prof. Really knows his stuff; would highly recommend taking a class with him. He goes over the textbook in class, but reading it ahead of time helps follow along with his lectures. Lectures are usually spoken. Only prof I had who got an ovation at the end of the semester.

He's really great, I would definitely take another class with him! Though it was challenging because he wanted to make sure we were actually developing critical thinking skills, he made sure to go over the questions (multiple choice in textbook, not technically mandatory because he didn't check, but good for studying). He is also very funny.

Prof. Maicher's lectures are good, he's interest, clear with the subject mater, has funny comments etc. But, he is terrible at answering emails, and office hours are not very helpful. If you want to enjoy the lectures and material, I suggest this course, but beware that you will not have any additional support.

Probably one of the best professors I have had thus far. Not only is he a good presenter, but he does not use slides, which is actually good. He is a very clear lecturer, and as long as you attend class and listen actively, you will do fine in the course. Professor Maicher deserves a full-time position for sure!

Entertaining and interesting lectures. My favourite prof of the semester. Really knows the subject and enjoys teaching it. He gets off topic sometimes but I always found the anecdotes to be enlightening.

Great prof, entertaining, knows what he's talking about, and made Pol Thought interesting for me. Don't expect to have your hand held, if you want the exact questions on the test, good luck. But if you're an adult who can change their pants by themselves and attend the lectures, ask questions, and enjoy his (great!) lecture style, you'll do well.

Professor Maicher, in my opinion, is one of the best profs at uOttawa! He is a talented lecturer who always entertains your questions and/or comments. He really made Intro to Political Thought interesting for me; can't wait to take Modern Political Thought II with him! 100% recommend :).

Probably one of my favourite professors in university; he's hilarious. He's one of the reasons I learned to appreciate and love Pol Thought. If you go to class, pay attention to his lectures, organize your notes well, there is no way you can't pass. I only read the readings that I needed to write my summaries, and managed a solid A-.

Good professor who clearly knows the subject matter. Highly lecture heavy (no slides at all), but he keep things flowing well with his clear and concise explanations. His comments of assignments can be vague, but his expectations usually clear. Assignments are reasonably challenging and the readings are relatively easy to find.

Sascha is one of my favorite professors that I have had. His lectures can be difficult to follow at times but he clears things up if you ask. He is a hilarious person too! His class is one of those classes that I get excited to go to.

I've had Professor Maicher for a total of 3 courses; POL 2108, POL 3109 and currently POL 3105. He is an AMAZING professor, and he is VERY easy to get a decent grade (A-, B+) in if you understand that politics/philosophy is a huge grey area . Bring your passion to class, but know that your understanding isn't the only one out there. You'll do fine!

Really enjoyed his lectures. Both his teaching of the content and his anecdotes were interesting and I actually looked forward to going to class. Midterms were relatively easy and the final wasn't bad with a day or two of studying. He's a nice guy and if you're willing to go to class and take notes, you shouldn't have any trouble

Professor Maicher was a real gem to have as a prof for my PHI1101 class. He is quite inspiring, very funny, and tries to make (at times very dry material) engaging. That being said he relies heavy on lectures and does not use online resources (which I found okay), but if you miss a class you may fall behind. All in all awesome prof.

The class itself is really hard, read the textbook, but also attend every lecture because the prof explains the textbook stuff really really well. He's funny in a dark kind of way, but does relate info to current events so that helps. Tests are easy if you study what he says, but also the textbook exercises. Would take the prof again, not the class

He is a real sweet heart

he explains things well, and in different ways. Good class discussions too

Really engaging prof... Makes the material interesting and is open to debate with his students which makes the class interesting. Do not miss any lecture and learn how to take proper notes.

Awesome Prof. Super funny and will always be ready to clarify anything you need. Try to get into one of his smaller classes though because he likes them better.

Maicher seems to take a sincere interest in his students' learning and with his lectures. Lectures are engaging and humourous, which is enjoyable. No online notes, as mentioned, but if you pay attention in class you'll do well. He is also approachable outside of class. Having the text in PHI1101 will help. Do the exercises. Great prof.

People are ripping on Maicher cause he doesn't post anything online, but that's just his teaching style. A solid attempt at making kids actually come to a class they paid for. Also, his classes are all based on the textbook, it really shouldn't be difficult for a uni student to go over the textbook and look at what they missed. Also network, it helps

His lectures are great. He does just talk about most things from the textbook, but he does an incredible job of explaining concepts and doesn't teach everything in the textbook. So I highly recommend you go to class. Tests are not hard as long as you go to class and study. Highly recommend him for this class!!

amazing lectures, easy to understand if you go to class and read the book! The midterm was worth 40 %, 40 questions. MC, T or F, matching, and short answers. Final worth 60% and 60 questions same format as the midterm. Questions are straightforward, must read the book. Very funny and smart prof. Easy A!

Really nice guy and a great prof. He's very knowledgeable about philosophy and gives interesting lectures. Make sure you study for the midterm and final since they're the only things you're graded on. Overall, I enjoyed this class and would take it again.

A really good prof in my opinion. He has fun lectures, although his style tends to lead to him rambling on quite a bit and there are no PP or brightspace backups if you miss a class. Easy A if you show up and take notes. I feel like he's been told that he's supposed to weed out the weak students and that's what he does.

Read the book before class. He lectures without PPT for this particular class. Not all topics are super interesting, but some great discussions can occur when you ask questions. If you take this class seriously, you will likely enjoy it. If you enjoy Philosophy to some degree, without a doubt take his class. 10/10 would take him again.

What a great prof.

If you don't go to class then you're screwed because he has a total of 3 power point slides for the entire semester and doesn't even have BrightSpace. However, in my opinion, he's a really interesting prof and I had a lot of respect for him. Would definitely take again!

Smart professor, however, in order to understand you must already have an understanding of the material, so reading the textbook before class is essential. He writes his tests to try and trick students, in order to still do good you must have extensively done the practice questions in the textbook! It is possible to do well but you must work hard!

Only two assessments: midterm and final. But if you attend lectures and actually listen/take notes, the tests are fairly straight forward. I found his lectures really interesting. Sometimes he can seem intimidating when answering students but overall, I liked him a lot. Would take his class again

I took two terrific classes with Professor Maicher, really were the highlights of my time at the U of Ottawa. I hope he still struggles to simplify the complexities of theoretical constructs. He's articulate, he'll catch you with an unexpected joke, he's earnest, he's brilliant really and I hope he checks this some day to me say Thank YOU Sascha:)

OMG!!!! This Class was LIT!!!!! Thank You Sascha! :)

Wow! The luckiest students at u of o fall 2019 are the critical thinking student with Sascha this semester. I just reconnected with him since moving back to Ottawa. He hasnt changed a day wow. Brilliant! Ottawa best kept secret! Queens University wow, you gave up a good one. Only professor I would ever recommend professionally from u of o. ������

This guy was my introduction to philosophy at the university, and after taking his class it seems as though the rest of my instructors in any department have plenty to live up to. This is the type of teacher any student who is eager to learn should be excited to have. Lectures are important, reading is important. Put in the work. Wont regre

A lot of people don't like Sascha cause he doesn't hand out easy As. This is the most difficult course I have taken, but one of my favourites. Listen to the lectures, do the homework, and ask questions. Super funny guy who tells good stories. I learned a lot from his class besides the textbook material and loved it. Must take your own notes.

I took this class before in first year and got roughly 35% on the first midterm with this same professor and dropped it. I took it again this year and did good by putting some work. He is a honest professor that takes his job very seriously and for that he has my respect. I'm a pretty average student always found school hard so work hard and pass

I really enjoyed this class, the topics we covered are really interesting and It really does open your mind to think about world differently! I get it Saschas teaching style or humour isnt for everyone but that does not mean he is a horrible prof. Ps. Literally the only people that disliked him dont even show up to class even tho its mandatory.

I know lots of people don't like him, but those are usually the people who skip class or don't bother to do the readings and practice questions. Yes, the class is hard, but it's fair. His lectures are extremely engaging and easy to follow. My only complaint is that he doesn't use brightspace or provide his lecture slides.

The usual. Midterm was worth 40% (MCQ, TF, Short answer), Exam 60% (same as midterm). It wouldve been worth less if there was essay but that was removed because he didnt have enough TAs. Go to class and take notes since some stuff isnt in textbook. Good prof, no complaints. Study hard. I dont know why ppl complain. Its uni its supposed to be hard

His lectures were the highlight of my week. He can talk for 3 hours about a subject, seem to go off topic then brilliantly bring everything back to his main point. If you pay attention and review his material you should be able to get a good grade. However, he only gives you chances to get grades using 2 midterms and a final weighed 20 20 60.

Maicher is a great prof for people who care about the class they're paying for and will actually go to it. He loves and respects his job and takes YOUR education seriously. After a degree full of forgetting courses by professors who got me an easy A, retaking PHI1101 in my last year was a meaningful experience and did help me think critically.

Clearly cares about philosophy and I assume genuinely tries to be objective even with his own biases (just as everyone has). Depending on how much you care about critical thinking and truth, is quite engaging and not boring. Test heavy but that's probably because of online class limitations

Very good professor.

good prof. lectures are always interesting and engaging. I find his teaching style very effective and I think more profs should adopt his style.

By far my favourite prof this semester. Love the way he lectures, so engaging and interesting, listens to all students' comments. Explains things thoroughly, speaks slowly so its easy to take notes. Exams are challenging but fair and he'll bump the mark as he wants people to do well. His classes are so fun and he's a great, funny guy!

Good prof, very kind, and easy exams! Learned life long lessons from him. He may go sometimes bring up topics not really relevant but i think it helps when it comes to learning. Hes awesome and I honestly dont see why so many people dislike him. The only criticism I have is that he doesnt use brightspace a lot, nor any slides. Its ok though lol

actually *wanted* to show up to class because he's so fun and interesting.

This guy got such bad ratings before i was in this course. When i took it he was literally the best prof i've ever had. he vibes with his students so much and he will give you points if you explain yourself and your explanation is justified. the exams were open book and they were easy, the exams themselves were easy too. TAKE HIM!

Dr. Maicher has a lot of personality. Great sense of humor! Knows his stuff Was live classes (which he said he wouldn't record but recorded anyways <3) and they felt like fun banter. Midterm was mismarked but if you talk to him he fixes it. No powerpoint, you need to read the textbook to get quotes, statistics etc.

One of the best profs I've had so far. He really makes online lectures enjoyable. He only has two evaluations with a 60% final so make sure you study hard. He follows the textbook so if you attend the lecture and read the textbooks you're chilling for the midterm and final. The class is pretty boring at the start but super interesting at the end.

Professor Maicher, is honestly not a bad prof at all. People who complain are ones who just don't put in the effort. His classes are very straightforward, read the assigned readings before class, go to class and write down what he says, make good notes, and you will do well. His exams accurately reflect what's in the readings, and what is taught.

I had mixed feelings at first, but I think he is a pretty solid prof. It's annoying that he doesn't use slides, but you get used to it pretty fast. Also he talks pretty slow which can get boring but allows you to write down everything. His exams are SUPER fair as long as you do the readings and go to class. I recommend taking this with him!

Lectures can get a bit boring but he's really funny. His tests are fair which is good, but the textbook is your best friend (otherwise it can get confusing)

Although all the material is in the textbook, he goes over 95% of it in lectures. If you can write good, fast notes and do well with auditory learning, take this class. I did not read a single page of the textbook on my own nor did I study more than 2 days all semester for this class. Lectures are rough at 8:30 AM but the class is not stressful.

Loved this class with Maicher! He lectures with themes in mind and discusses them throughout. Everything on the exams were from class notes. Midterm was harder than the final but still fair. Some complained he's not very tech savvy/emails but I was in the in-person section which was great. You can tell he's passionate. Great guy, great lecturer.

Dr. Maicher was a funny and engaging lecturer. Lots of great discussions. The lectures aren't organized (no visual content whatsoever) but are easy to follow. Not the best for visual learners, but totally worth attending lectures. Never took philosophy before but found this course easy! Fair grading -- lets you debate the scheme if it seems unfair.

lectures were good but theres a LOT of reading to do. theres no slides so it's just own notes and the textbook. and he says he won't record lectures (he did but threatened it a lot). The grading is so-so, my tip would be think in POV cuz sometime the T/F or MC can be argued differently. Overall I didn't mind, but its not for everyone.

There's no visual aid, I've had him twice and even last time bright space has been completely empty other than the syllabus. Though if you listen in class, go to them all, and take notes you'll be fine. He's an entertaining lecturer, relates content to real life and makes jokes along the way this makes him really easy to listen to.

The prof is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter, and really wants to share his enthusiasm with his students. His rating is surprisingly low, but honestly if you just put in the minimal effort of showing up to class and taking notes you can achieve a decent grade.

I honestly expected to find a much better rating....he's so great. His class is fun/dynamic, his lectures are funny (dad jokes) and his cat is just comical. My class with him was virtual. Reading the textbook's important though, for the practice questions. He's straightforward and a superrrrr easy grader (at least the TAs). Take his class!!!!!

These ratings are outdated. He records his lectures, posts them, uses a whiteboard with a market to demonstrate his ideas and speaks slowly. He regularly asks if there are questions before moving forward. He loves talking about his days as a DJ LOL. He's super kind, pleaseeee don't let these other reviews scare you!!

While there weren't any slides, Dr. Maicher made use of the classroom environment and would illustrate concepts on the chalkboard when necessary. The class is content heavy, but he conveys the important ideas very well. If you show up to class and take notes, as long as you review them before the midterm and the final, both should be easy to pass.

Not having any slides is a little intimidating at first, but as long as you show up to lectures and take good notes you should have no problem. I barely even touched the textbook, he goes over everything you need to know in class. He's a very entertaining lecturer and there's a lot to be learned from his class.

Though he doesn't do lecture slides, he is very passionate about teaching. Show up lectures, taking notes, do the readings :)

I saw a lot of negative coments. But, to be honest, he is amazing. Attnedance is not mandatory, but I highly recommend to show up to the lectures and take notes. This course was a kind of like an introductory course of PHI, so if you are interested in PHI, it is definitely a good option to take this with him. Good luck with your finals!

My favourite prof I have ever had. He is very knowledgeable and passionate. taking his class made me switch programs from psychology to philosophy he is a captivating lecturer and expects a lot from his students. No power point slides and no brighspace information but if you listen then you will be fine I do recommend getting the textbook.

I am a firm believer professor Maicher is disliked by those who simply find the content of the courses tough. And that's not his fault. He is an amazing lecturer. Yes, no power points, but since when is that sound evidence for a prof being bad? If you do the work and pay attention, one of the best lecturers I've ever had.

Professor Maicher is a captivating lecturer, but his teaching style can be challenging. No slides or online resources - you'll need to attend lectures, take notes, and read the textbook to do well. Luckily, unstuckstudy AI can help with efficient study prep.

While the lack of presentations may annoy a lot of people, Maicher clearly puts a lot of effort into his classes. You have to show up and do ALL of the assigned readings but for many of the harder philosophers he does an excellent job at breaking down their ideas so you can understand them. Overall a very passionate and underrated professor!

No slides? I-I-I think I'm gonna be sick 🤢. It's very simple: if actually learning something gives you the creeps then by all means do not take this class. If you want to be a big kid and learn and study philosophy, you will not regret this amazing prof.

His lectures were very good, always informative and given in a very engaging way. But the class was graded based on only 2 exams.

Prof. Maicher is a good professor in that he takes broad philosophical concepts and tries to break them down into easier, digestible concepts. Sometimes he does it spot on, and other times you still need to chisel away to get to the meaning. I think there should be either a quiz or assignment to help offset the 40/60 midterm/exam weight.

I don't know why so many people gave him a bad review. I found his class to be very engaging, instructive and all around interesting. If you listen and take notes then you're pretty much good.

Sascha Maicher is one of the most captivating profs I have ever had the fortune of having. His lectures are amazing and I am so glad I was in his class. I have no idea why he has so many bad reviews, his tests were fair and as long as you did readings and listened in class everything was relatively easy to grasp.

Whether you should take this prof. depends on your year. If you are in 1st or 2nd year, your grade won't count in your CGPA for grad school, so go ahead (only your last 20 courses count). The prof is good but difficult, and many people did poorly on the midterm. If 3rd or 4th year, take an easier phil. course. Definitely attend lectures.

I had him for PHI1104 and liked him. He's very engaging. You can tell he enjoys teaching this course. But you have to be present as he posts nothing online, and does not have slides in class. I found the exams fair, but the midterm & final were your whole mark so you had to do well on them. Overall if you go to class and take notes you will do well

I enjoyed Prof Maicher. He was very entertaining and engaging, but was prone to rambling. He doesn't use any visual aids, opting to just stand in front of the class and speak about the topics. This format isn't for everyone; something to make note of if you rely on slides. Very gracious in terms of grading, giving many points for little information

Awesome professor!! He made me add a minor in philosophy!

this guy rocks, i pick classes specifically taught by him. incredible lectures and always moving content. good dialogue. seems rare to have a prof who doesn't rely on awful slides to substitute for their mid teaching skills. if you show up to class, take notes, and do the readings you succeed. this shouldn't be too much to ask of a uni student.

Very difficult tests, yet very interesting lectures. You gotta study for this class hardcore to get a good grade, but if you can deal with the no slideshows and hard exams, then you're in for a fun time with his lectures.

This class is extremely hard. I studied for 2 weeks everyday 4 hours min for the midterm and barely scrapped a good grade. However, the class content is naturally hard as it's political philosophy so I don't think it was necessarily his fault. I think he needs to take control of his TAs better though! As a person very nice! Always wants to help:)

Amazing lecturer. The fact that he has no slides makes me concentrate more on what he said, and many of them are on the exams. That being said, it is a philosophy class so it is naturally hard, but he tried to make it as engaging as possible. I'm lucky that I got a very engaged TA who was always accessible, not the case for some others though.