very helpful!

Scott challenged our minds to think about this oxymoronic topic throughout the semester. I was not a Bus. major, but took this class thinking it was interesting. You'll learn to think critically!

Pretty chill teacher, although he hates disruptions. I thought I would hate the class, but the discussions were interesting.

A really nice, fun teacher. He really tries to get you to understand the subject material. Sometimes he goes off on tangents, but thats always a good thing, especially in this type of class.

I gave my opinion on ratings online.com .Nevertheless, he is GREAT! I like him a lot. He is a tough grader, and could answer e-mails for a change.Gives homework, doesn't grade it.Likes discussions.He is fun. I want to date the guy!!!

philosophy of love and sex - an interesting class anyway, but he made it fun and captivating. I agree with the last posting. If he hadn;t just gotten married, I'd be intrigued. Difficult tests, but fun class.

a VERY good professor and the most dynamic professor I've had at CSUF. Very funny and very smart.

Good teacher. can get repetitive but its ok. he is very set in his ways so dont try to convince him to postpone due dates or move tests back even though the whole class isnt ready. he does grade on a curve so thats the best part.

Funny, entertaining, & overall great professor to have, especially for Phil 325. Doesn't answer emails, but does call you back in a timely matter. Homework is reading responses. You'll do well if you attend classes, pay attention, & do all your reading. Only problem: grade based on test scores ONLY

He really gets into his lectures. You must attend class and be able to write essays to do well. Gives you essay questions before each exam. A funny guy!

He is a very cool teacher. No homework, only tests and a paper.

Make sure to take good notes in class, and read the material. The exams are easy as long as you did the reading and payed attention...you basically just have to summarize what you read and what he said...even better, he gives you the essay questions before hand, so you can study them before the actual exam.

Scott isn't all that bad for honors critical thinking. He seems easy at first but then things pick up and it gets much harder, if you complain he just says, "It's an honors class." and leaves it at that. Seems to like the subject/class. Gives hard and long tests that you have to watch the clock on in order to finish. Grades essays just as hard.

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All you need to do to ace this class is: go to class, listen, take notes, and actually do what he says to do for the test. FILL the WHOLE PAGE of the blue book cover for the test notes, complete and detailed. Write really small. It'll be a lifesaver. That's how I pulled an A. Everyone else was just too lazy to prep their books. It only takes an hr.

I don't know why everyone is complaining about Scott's lectures - I though they were great. He's interesting and funny. Sometimes he goes off on wierd topics, but usually his tangents are entertaining, so I didn't mind.

This class is very interesting and quite funny, even in his tangents. I was always really entertained, and he taught me to look at things in a new way

I enjoyed Prof. Galloway's lectures but it took me a while to understand the point of the class! As long as you read go to class and take good notes you should be alright. I got Bs and A- on the exams which I worked my butt off for but the last paper we wrote for the final secured an A-. hes a tough but grader compared to 302 this class was nothing

He's really interested in topic. He gives you 8 questions that you can write notes to on the inside of your blue book and then only asks 4 of them. If you take good notes, then you're good to go. Also I recommend you do the short response papers he asks for because I rarely went to class but I turned those in which shows him you're involved still.

I regularly went to this class every week because it was really interesting, and that NEVER HAPPENS. You need to buy a book of articles that won't set you back much, and there are 3 bluebook exams (3 essays each exam) and a response paper for a certain article every week or so. Fair grader, and he's extremely helpful if you visit his office hours.

Loved this class! Scott's lectures are funny, as he talks about his own relationship experiences. 3 essay exams: he gives you a list of 10 questions to study and he picks 3. You can write all the notes you want, on the inside cover of the bluebook to refer to. Reading is beneficial for weekly papers, but they don't help your grade. Fun subject! :)

People here have said his lectures are boring. Well hello! If you don't like philosophy, don't take it! The good: Clear speaker, funny, allows notes on tests. The bad: All lecture- hardly asks student opinions, interrupts when you speak, only 3 major assignments (two tests, one paper- so if you fail one, you can't get an A). Interesting class!

Don't take this class if you want an easy A, don't feel like thinking, or have no interest in philosophy. Do the reading assignments and take thorough, clear notes. He allows one page of notes for the essay exams, so the more you write down, the better prepared you will be! You will learn a lot if you participate and pay attention.

Not an easy A, but and easy B if you do the work. He gives assignments through out the semester but only to help in rounding your final grade. you buy the book somewhere else so you can't sell it back. Tough grader, 3 blue book tests. Take good notes and you will be fine

Class is interesting and Scott's an interesting teacher. You do one article from textbook summary weekly. His tests on the other hand, impossible to get an A. At least he curves. Tests are out of 30, 10 per each essay. Even with notes allowed on inside cover, getting a 10 on his essay is the equivalent of making angels weep. Easy to get a B!

A personable guy, heavily teaches from the book by talking non-stop with himself for the full hour and 15 minutes. Doing the homework doesn't seem to help understand the material much unfortunately, from which he'll parrot in class. 1-on-1 he's terrific and will spend time with different approaches to learning. Hard to stay awake in the lecture.

I LOVED scott. He is really funny and keeps things interesting even in a boring subject. the only hw is 1 one pg writing piece a week. if you do all but 2 he gives you extra credit and there are only 3 tests all in essay form. if you get 1 A and 2 B's you get an A in the class... I recommend taking him! he makes class fun and puts in his own humor

Fun guy and an interesting class. Even with attending all the classes and doing the reading I still received a C. I found it to be difficult, but interesting at the same time. I'm not upset with my grade, it was a difficult class.

He's an amazing lecturer and I received a fairly high grade without even reading the text. Galloway inspires.

Even though he doesn't take attendance, go to class! And take notes! The class is strictly lecture so it's hard to stay awake, but if you can you should be fine. He grades the exams pretty tough, but I had the notes from class and did fine. Hardest part of this class is convincing yourself to go everyday.

Scott is the best professor I've ever had! Took him at FJC. He is so funny and entertaining with his lectures and engages VERY well with students! Really gets you to think, take his class if it interests you! Curves tests but it is incredibly difficult to get an A. Consistently scored second highest in the class and received 2 B+ and 1 A-.

This teacher is hilarious! One page paper due every week, but not graded so you can just write BS. Tests are 3 essays, or 2 essays & 10 MC, tests are moderately difficult, but if you go to class and pay attention you'll be fine. Hardest part is knowing the standpoint on the different philosophers. Text is hard to read that's why class is essential.

Average class. I think I had higher expectations for it, but it was not he worst class that I have taken. The subject is rather interesting. The readings are not too complex. The class mainly consists of lecture with little participation. Sometimes it could get a little boring. Tests are not too difficult but Professor Galloway is a tough grader.

Scott's incredibly intelligent. If you actually pay attention, you'll really enjoy coming to class. If you take him, try engaging in his lectures & you'll see how interesting it is. This class is no doubt, put in the effort & you'll get out what you put in. Only 3 blue book exams- if you do the optional weekly papers, he'll round your overall grade

Scott is a chill professor. Attendance is not mandatory but you will definitely need the notes to prepare for exams. You can read your notes in the exams. Only 3 exams and he gives study guides which includes the exam questions. One page paper weekly (extra credit). He uses a weird way to curve so it is easy to pass but very hard to get an A-.

Scott's lectures are funny, interesting, and accurate. However, for a 100 level class, you need to actually work for your grade. I went in as a Phil major about to finish my degree, so I didn't think a 100 class would challenge me at all. I didn't really try on my first exam and ended up getting a B, so I had to amp it up to get my A in the class.

One of my fav teachers. Class is just lectures so pay attention. Attendance is not required but you should go because he explains the hard to read philosophical stuff really good. Tests are pretty easy if you take good notes. Phil isn't my major but I still got an A. I would definitely take another class w him

people in the comments below that said his tests are "hard" are what you call the "lazy, want to get by by doing absolutely nothing" type of students. Professor Galloway is so hilarious! He lectures with deep passion and knowledge of the subject and makes the class fun! Study guide is exactly what is on the test! 10 one-page summaries and 3 exams.

I enjoyed his class! Learned a lot. Grade is based on written exams. He is a tough grader. Only one person would get an A on an exam each time.

Professor Galloway is a very good teacher, and works hard to help every student. He wants each student to earn the best grade possible. He is fair when it comes to measuring both effort and correctness. His lectures are really fun, clear, and easy to understand. He makes an almost 4 hour class go by fast. The tests are hard, so study weekly.

One of the best professors I've had, I wasn't going to take it due to the reviews on here. But I'm glad I didn't listen. As long as you attend class you will do good on the exams, plus he lets us use one page of notes. Scott is a hilarious professor and makes philosophy interesting, I wish I could take him again. Really recommend him.

You'll pass with a B (he curves) if you put in the effort or are good at writing. Pay attention and be prepared to take notes, you'll learn a lot. Online writing assignments based on the readings are easy, as long as you turn in the work, you'll get 100% credit, so make sure not to miss any, it'll help tremendously with your grades.

Professor Galloway (call him Scott) was definitely one of the funniest teachers at CSUF. Has the passion to teach philosophy and shows his knowledge of the field. 3 essays make up 95 % of your grade. 10 one page summaries are used to determine a curve in your grade, so you should do them. Heavy reading. Overall a great select. Highly recommend.

This is not an easy A, but I would still take him again. Although he is a tough grader, the lectures are interesting and will make you actually want to show up to class.

Galloway was funny as hell. He's a chill, seemingly open-minded dude who cusses a little. Lectures were very detailed and interesting to listen to. He makes you want to actually attend the lectures. He was, however, a hard grader when it came to exams. I never went to office hours but I should have. I'd recommend him, but not if you want a simple A

Scott lectures every class and includes funny stories and jokes, but the subject matter was a little boring at times. You have to read an article almost every week and write a page on it but he only grades them if your grade is borderline at the end. 2 midterms and a final that are fairly easy if you understand the topics.

Scott is so funny he makes the class great. He makes you write a one page paper every week but you could write it in another language and he wouldn't notice. Just pay attention and write as much as you can about what he's saying for the exams and you'll be set. 3 exams and a paper every week was so easy.

One of the funniest professors I've ever taken. His stories and jokes made the 3 hour night class bearable. He only grades you based on 3 exams and assigns weekly papers based on articles, which isn't mandatory but helps a lot with understanding the abstract concepts. The class was very very lecture and reading heavy but I def learned a lot

Great professor, I thought that it would be a hard class but it was so interesting and I learned so much. I took the class for one of my General courses and almost didnt take the class because of the reviews. The class is based on an essay every week and reading. But the most importatn part if the 3 tests. Notes are in class, not posted online.

Gets into detail about his topics. Jut show up and take notes, he does not post any type of PowerPoint so all the information comes from lectures. He gives you the questions for the midterm before hand and you can answer them and use it for the tests, so it is easy if you use the material that he talked about and went over

He is such a fun person but his lectures are boring. You have to really pay attention to each lecture and take good notes. There is a midterm and final and that is all that goes in the grade book. In order to good in the class, you have to really impress him with your work which is very difficult.

Hes hilarious but also kinda weird. He makes his lectures really fun and interesting. Graded by 3 test and he picks out 3 questions from the study guide and you have to write a detailed response to them. Its really easy as long as you pay attention and take good notes. 10/10 on of the easiest professors

I LOVED Galloways lectures. He is a super funny dude that always tries to add personal stories to make what he is teaching more relatable and easier to understand. His stories always make the lectures easier to sit through and I was never bored. He barely gives any assignments and if he did they were super easy. Also very lenient with attendance.

All around great guy with inspiring lectures. As for exams, he gives you 10 questions based on his lectures and he picks 3 for you to write about on test day. Only suggestion I have is allow the class to participate more. Even though we were in a small classroom it felt more like a speech than a discussion.

Super interesting lectures and funny. He is an incredibly hard grader. Your grade is based solely on 3 tests, but he gives you the questions before hand and picks 3. I consider myself a good writer and have always gotten As in English, but got Bs on all tests. You have to go above and beyond on the 3 questions he picks for the test. Not an easy A.

Your grade is based solely on two midterms and a final. He gives you 10 essay questions to prepare for each exam, but only asks 3 of the 10. Allows a cheat sheet when the class is in person. For an online class I recommend writing all 10 essays and just copying and pasting your essays for whatever questions he ends up using.

His lectures are really fun and very interesting, I enjoyed them a lot. He's very funny and makes the material easy to understand. Your grade is basically just three written exams and nothing else, and he's a pretty tough grader but he grades on a curve. I do recommend him!

Scott is the best professor I have had in my college career. I wish he taught more classes. He is a very tough grader. Very funny, and very passionate about the subject. Grade is based solely on 3 essay exams. There were only 5 people who got higher scores than me on each exam, and I still got B, he grades on a curve.

This class is NOT for the faint of heart. Difficult/confusing subject matter taught by a professor who may bore you with his lectures. Extremely tough grader on quizzes, the only graded thing besides the final; curves the class for this reason. Was available after class for questions and overall friendly guy. But I'm not sure if I would recommend.