Great! Knows his stuff, a lot of fun...really young, and therefore cool. Plus he wears Gilligan hats in class. Take his class.

Cool guy,Very Lenient on his grading and actually wants to help you understand. He doesnt take roll and no homework assignments. He just assigned 2 papers which he doesnt grade hard at all. And 2 essay tests. Take him if you want to pass.

Very thorough, perhaps too much so, makes the class seem interminably long, (even tho he lets it end early) nice enough guy, very approachable, exams are straight forward, usually takes no more than 30 min, but gives you whole class period (1.5 hr)EASY CLASS

Very clear. Study guides are provided prior to each test. Cool guy, approachable. Take him, you'll learn.

Easy and very cool. He will help you and his study guides help alot. Plus hes an easy grader.

The best class I've had! Made philosophy easy to understand. Great professor ~ take his class!

Nice guy, very easy. Prepares you for the test by giving you a study guide, you can cheat with him he won't notice, do all the assigments and you'll do find. If you want an A take this teacher highly recommended.

REAL NICE TEACHER!! NO ATTENDED CHECKED! JUST FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS. BUT JUST DO THE ESSAYS AND KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU'LL BE FINE! REAL GOOD TEACHER MY FAVORITE CLASS AT THE TIME I WAS TAKING IT

Took this in the summer. 40% 2 midterm exam, 10% attendance, 20% essay, 30% final. The two midterm is easy enough but the essay was kinda confusing. He didn't tell us what he was looking for and the whole class did pretty bad. Final was nerve-wrecking but I'm hopeful. Cool class if boring. Study guides were handed out before each exam.

HE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR BUT VERY HARD. IF YOU SHOW UP EVERYDAY AND DO THE WORK IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET A "B". I GOT A "B" BUT HAD TO WORK MY BUT OFF. IF YOU GET A BAD GRADE ON THE FIRST TEST OR QUIZ DON'T WORRY BECAUSE HE WILL HELP YOU.

he loves opinions. i enjoyed the class, a lot of pressure on the essays though, be VERY opinionated and write every idea clearly and percise. random pop quizzes. 2 mid term and a final essay. read the books!! know the ideas and the creators. speak up in class so he knows who you are, that will make or break your grade.

took during winter. grades on your ability to recite back what you've learned. not a strict grader. There's material from lectures so come to class. doesn't like absences/tardies. open to discussion. 2 midterms + 1 noncum. final; some pop quizzes. sometimes a bit unclear but just ask for a clarification. pretty nice and at times humorous.

awesome teacher. SO NICE! you get to use your notes for the essays.. and he gives you the prompt before hand. excellent teacher

Take this class if you want to learn about philosophy! I didn't understand it coming in, but really like it now that I know what it's about. Kaufman made the class fun and interesting. I don't know what class the others took, cuz he's a great professor!!!!

He is cute with a hat on! He is funny and easygoing If you like Philosophy, he will help you the materials are difficult, and you really have to read them over and over again!

Prof mean, does not like students who cheat or who think they are smart but don't attend class, urghhhh! Not hot, makes you work, bad!!! Stay home and play with your hair and iphones, instead, urgggh.

He is in fact very helpful and answer e-mail promptly. Real nice guy and you can learn a lot from him about Philosophy! Recommend!!!

Great teacher... taking two classes with him. Cares alot about his students and wants them to succeed. Always willing to give a helping hand. Make sure u participate and do the homework and you should do fine... just like any other class. He expects alot and therefore gets alot in return. Recommended for serious students.

GREAT!! Enjoy his class, but a lot of work!

Prof. Kaufman is definitely the teacher you want for this class. His notes are crystal clear and the random pop quizzes comes directly off of them. The tests are comprehensive but he allows you to use your notes. Very easy A. All you have to do is show up and participate.

Kaufmann was a good arganized teacher. He is a professional. If you want to learn about the philosophy take his class. The tests require your full attention. the grade you recieve in the class will definately be earned.

Kaufman is awesome! If you pay attention in class and take good notes on his lectures you hardly even need the book. In fact, I never bought it. I just made copies for homework in the library(H.W. was hardly ever collected). Tests are easy and when all is said and done, you actually feel like you learned something.

Prof. Kaufman is very smart, but his eagerness to cover such a wide spectrum of art theories made this class a bit rushed and jumbled. He is very helpful though and requests you submit rough drafts. Exams are straight-forward, but you really have to have done all the reading. This is not an intense class, but it is very interesting. Recommended.

This class really make you think differently about mathematics. It's like solving puzzles of logic, which is really fun and addicting once you get used to it. Kaufman is one of the most intelligent professors I have ever had, and he takes the time to get to know and help those who try hard in his class. Take him!

I took Kaufman for both 7&9, in that order, and it was great! About a 50% overlap in info. Got A's in both. Go, take notes, copy HW from the reference copy in the library(tells you when he's collecting). You'll do fine if you 'get it' and study. He's a pretty easy grader, just go, it's a bit boring, but gets you thinking differently.

I honestly did not have any interest in philosophy, but after the class, I kept the Rachels green book; the black one is almost pure verbatim excerpts and were not ... easy to digest. The class will be a bit boring at times, and you will be expected to have read everything. Take if you have an interest and are willing to keep up with reading.

He's great. Just a normal guy, good professor. Fair amount of work. I'm currently enrolled, and I find his lectures to be clear and straight-forward. I don't know what these people are talking about. To the books, no curve-balls. Exactly what you expected. take him!

This professor is great,clear with what he expects and fair! All you have to do is keep up with the readings and pay attention! Show up to class and you should do well. I got an A!

I enjoyed professor kaufman's lectures. Although he presents contradictory statements, it's only motivation to get students to have discussions. It is an easy class if you read your notes and readings. Don't expect to have an A just by doing nothing. Always go to his office hours for help on papers! Got A's in both courses!

i LOVED professor Kaufman. This is the first college class I legitimately enjoyed. The class discussions were fantastic and he is so open to answer any questions you have. Just take notes and do the reading/ be prepared for quizzes and you'll be fine! He's great, I wish I could take his class all over again!

Hard class but easy if you do exactly what he asks of you. Fun debates. I am going to take him again in phil24 because I liked his teaching methods.

His lectures are on an overhead, but goes in depth (so stay awake). His reading assignments aren't hard. His tests can be hard if you didn't attend class. He is sort of picky on essay questions, but not hard. He is a nice guy, who really makes it easier to understand Philos. Just go to every class, and be on time, take notes and you'll do fine.

good professor, clear lectures and helpful. take him

Great Professor! Class is kind of challenging, you will fall behind if you don't pay attention. Attendance is mandatory because more than 2 absences in a row will lead to an automatic drop. Rarely collects homework- random, but you must do it every night to stay ahead.

Ethics. Great Professor. Easy class. No homework. Open book/note tests. Go to class every time, write down the notes, you will get an A in the class. It's also pretty interesting.

If you are going to take any of his classes you will have to speak up. Talk about your prior knowledge and discuss the readings assigned to you (10% class participation). It might be challenging for students who do no have a background in Philosophy but believe me he's there to help you!

Very good teach, however is sometimes bad at understanding students.

I am a former student of Prof.Kaufman,having take his Intro to Logic course over at another community college (ECC), and must say that he is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. What more could a student ask for?

Book and notes allowed for tests. Make sure you write out the entire explanation on all exams for every term before answering the q's. Helpful professor, thought provoking, great class.

Don't expect a free ride. Just follow directions, define EVERYTHING and take good notes. Do the reading and show understanding in your essays. He is a bit hard on grading, but if you show clear comprehension of the subject matter, you will get an A. I got an A. Not a bad teacher, you can tell he cares and lets you email rough drafts to him.

Very nice teacher. He is not easy but he is not hard either. Just take good notes in class, read the book and put effort into all the assignments. he will give a pop quiz throughout the semester to make sure you are reading. No homework, besides writing in your journal after doing 10hrs of volunteer work throughout the semester

Very knowledgeable and really understands what he is teaching; can answer any question on the material. A good lecturer who very well explains the 'what' and 'how', but spends less time on 'why'. Treats good students with respect, but seems offended by people who show up late or don't turn in homework. Sometimes speaks very quickly.

i really like prof kaufman he is a fair prof he isnt easy but he isnt too hard either im currently in his winter class and i love it! he is extremely nice and helpful he really cares about his students. take him.

AMAZING TEACHER. He makes his lectures very clear and comprehensible and uses examples that allow student to understand the subject well. after taking this class i have found a new subject that i have to come to really love

Steve's class was very laid back and fun.. The class is very interesting. Just make sure you take detailed notes, do all your reading, and do all your work...I got an A. This class isn't for those who think they can get an A just by having a pulse. YOU MUST DO YOUR WORK! over all, great class, fairly easy.

Great professor. Class seems overwhelming with how much reading, but it's heavy in the beginning & after that it's not that bad. Not an easy A. Don't be late & participate in class. Essay style quizzes and tests so you must know the material. Interesting class. He's very accessible and helpful. Wants you to do well. Highly recommend.

Lot of reading (but he condenses most of it into the notes for the next class meeting). Easy quizzes, open note and open book midterm/final so take VERY good notes and manage your time well. Several papers- he may offer to take drafts...DO THIS. May also offer a good amount of extra credit. Recommended.

One of the best professors at campus. I took this course during the summer of 2012 so it move fast, but still provided a great, and exciting learning experience. This is a course everyone should take and take with him. He is very professional and make you feel completely comfortable with your input / opinions. Excellent course.

Very good philosopy teacher. had him for philo 1,2 and 9. 1 and 2 are pretty much identical classes (cept for 10 hrs community service in 2) 6 easy quizzes drops lowest quiz (both 1 and 2) to succeed in 9 do hw everyday, not a hard class but if u do the hw it'll be a good class, collects hw randomly, 2 midterms and 1 final. i highly recommend

if you do the reading you will be good to go, and there is a lot of it.. just warning you. BUT HE HONESTLY MAKES THE CLASS REALLY INTERESTING, KNOWING THAT PHILOSOPHY IS A BORING CLASS. class was based on 1 mid term and 1 final (both open book open note) , and 7 quizzes, one which was a take home.

He loves what he teaches and is very passionate about philosophy. I took him for Phil 1 in Winter and Phil 24 in Fall.Both classes require reading to be done. Phil 24 was take home midterm and final and typed response q's. Phil 1 was open book final and midterm with quizzes but drops lowest. Overall, he makes it interesting

I took his Philosophy 1 and Philosophy 9 classes. Philosophy 1 is very interesting and made me realized I wanted to major in philosophy. Kaufman is a first-class professor in my opinion. For philosophy 9, symbolic logic, you do lots of math-like homework. It's not very hard for the most part. I'm terrible at math and earned an A in his class.

overall good guy. Must read a lot!!!! All he wants on assignments and essays is repetition of the information he gives you and some kind of creative relation to modern times..

Loved how enthusiastic Prof. Kaufman was!! However: keep up with readings, and take assignments seriously. Thats how I got a B instead of an A. Highly recommend!!

Very nice guy. Grades fairly. A lot of lecture, but the class was in a crappy room with no technology, so he couldn't really help it. I recommend him for Philosophy of Art. Great class. Very insightful.

As a TEACHER Prof Kaufman was amazing. He really got me thinking & challenged me a lot. However if you are a transfer student or anyone looking for an Easy A let me tell you right now that he is NOT what you're looking for. I lost sleep last summer thinking that I might end up with something below an A. I got the A but with effect. Take caution

Interested in philosophy now, this professor seriously knows his stuff. Awesome lectures (though I do NOT recommend taking his 8am class. You need to be awake to grasp this course). He's exceedingly fair at grading if you do the readings and the occasional SHORT essays, you pass. No right or wrong answers. He's literally open to your questions.

Kaufman is a great professor, very knowledgable, and can really get the somewhat complex ideas across. There is a TON of material covered in this class so make sure to take notes (final exam is open notebook). If I took another Philosophy course it would definitely be with Kaufman, BUT I do not recommend his 8am class, you'll be tired and lost...

Professor Kaufman is a very impatient man. Though very knowledgable about ethics, he's rarely accepting of opinions differing from his own and gets frustrated surprisingly easily. He's very specific to his grading policy and if you get on his bad side, good luck. Go to class, do the reading, try to participate & turn in all the homework on time

Lectures feels long, but participation is not mandatory, he will only take attendance first class. 3 books are assigned and you'll have to read one of them for the final group project. There's a few easy assignments throughout the semester where he gives almost everyone full credit. No late assignments accepted.

Professor Kauffman is a great professor in the sense that he knows what he's talking about. He is very inspirational and gets you thinking long and hard about the topics he's discussing. Although his early morning class lectures are extremely long and not necessarily entertaining, he makes you think in a way you would of never before.

He is a very interesting, knowledgeable prof. He does require 10 hours of community service and reflection to pass the class. Class is mostly lecture/discussion based which I found extremely interesting. Take home mid term/final. Heavy reading so keep up with it and use his office hours if necessary. Cool, laid back dude.

Prof. Kaufman is one of the best professors I've ever had. He makes his lectures engaging and fun, so as long as you take notes and pay attention you should get decent grades on the tests. However, the class is only graded on the midterm, the final, a project, and a few reflection assignments, so be sure to give it your all.

Great teacher, very knowledgable. I enjoyed his class and would take him again. Do the assignments and you will do fine. If you miss an assignment though it will mess up your grade as there are only a handful of assignments all worth a large percentage. NO TESTS THOUGH ONLY PAPERS AND PROJECTS.

You must show up to lecture in order to pass the class with a good grade. However, he's a very passionate lecturer, which makes one actually want to go to class. Be prepared to read a lot though. Overall a wonderful professor.

I took this course in the summer. On the first day he makes it clear that his goal is not to fail anyone. He is very passionate about philosophy, with that being said he will give ALOT of information in his lectures so be ready to write. Within the class their is a lot of reading and ques from the reading will be on exams. Overall GREAT PROFESSOR!

Professor Kaufman is amazing. His lectures are really helpful for understanding the material. The lectures are heavy so be ready to take lots of notes as the exams are exactly the notes he presents as the powerpoint. He does not take attendance but if you want an A, you should show up because you won't understand the material if you miss a class.

One of the best professors of philosophy. The best professors shouldn't work on any community colleges, they should work on 4 yr universities

Great professor , enjoyable class would definitely take again everything you are assigned to read will be discussed the following day in class. I did a winter session

Very easy class if you pay attention and keep up on the reading

This is a really interesting class, and I loved the community service element, but wish I had known about it prior to enrolling. There are no tests, and the grades are based on community service completion and subjective papers - which I really liked. Unfortunately, Prof Kaufman is not very caring or understanding with his students.

Very smart, eloquent and passionate about philosophy. Grade consisted of 6 type-ups, an informal presentation, midterm and final. No extra credit. Doesn't allow the use of technology in class. You just copy the notes that he projects in class. Can be boring sometimes. Doesn't post his notes online, so go to class.

Steven Kaufman has been my favorite teacher at SMC. His grading criteria could not be more clear, and simple! This class was amazing and I'd recommend anyone to take it. You submit a total of 6 type ups on any Wednesday of your choice, for the whole semester. If you get + on those you can pretty much fail the midterm/final and still pass. Easy A.

Prof Kaufman is a great professor. He may get impatient at times with students, but mainly it was because they were getting off-topic. He's very intelligent, and I mean VERY intelligent, and you can tell he loves to teach. He will not try to steer you to a specific moral philosophy and you'll cover A LOT of ground, but every class was engaging.