By far one of the most attractive professors I have had in my years of college. As an intro course, I was not expecting it to be especially interesting or fun. However Tim has a way of approaching the complicated subjects that makes them easy to understand. I am currently in the class. The weirdest part is how he tells us we can "txt" him.

Awesome. He actually showed us what the academics talk about in an intro class. Gave us scholarly readings that he lectured on in class--read it and you should be able to follow (if not, talk/email/txt him.) Super sweet and more than willing to hear you out. I think I learned more about writing here than in any Engl class, too. And he's hot ;)

Tim is an extremely nice guy with a great sense of humor. He was able to take challenging concepts and make them very easy to understand. All of the readings were posted online so we did not have to buy any books. I would highly recommend taking his class! The only thing that was detrimental to my learning was his attractiveness ;)

Okay, so yea he's kind of cute but I expected more from a philosophy class. I've attended Phil lectures that were captivating and I didn't get that from Tim. I would say though that he's down to earth, approachable, and you can tell he really cares about his students. Keep up on the readings and participate in lectures.

Tim is hot! his lectures were not that captivating. But make sure to come to class. He is helpful and will give you his phone number and you can text him.Definitely one of the coolest professor around. But he grades In a weird way(in a range) so you don't really know what grade you get.He also gave out a lot of reading material. He's okay.

Tim's very nice and really wants you to learn. LOTS of reading to do, but he sends them out as PDF attachments. If you have any questions, send him an e-mail and he'll answer them right away. Be very open about things in class and try to share your opinions b/c he really likes that.

Smart, thoughtful & articulate â??he really loves philosophy & is willing to cover about any philosophical topic you want â??& if it turns out that the discussion is too off topic, he is willing to meet after class to talk more or clarify any questions. He even took time to meet with students as a group for study/tutor sessions. You will like him too.

Great teacher who really cares about you as a student. He constantly makes himself available and is happy to stop a lecture to answer anyone's questions. It's a philosophy class, so the content is pretty heavy to begin with, but Tim does an outstanding job communicating effectively and with brevity. Would take another class from again.

Awesome Professor! He's passionate, caring, he goes out of his way for his students and takes his personal time out of the day to answer questions at any time. He always replies back before 11pm. He is by far the best teacher I have ever had! He actually cares if students understand the material.

Outstanding class! He is chill, funny, entertaining, kind, helpful and by far the best professor I've ever had in college. He genuinely cares about his students and how well they do in his class and with the material.

The course is very difficult, but Tim does his best to make sure you get the help you need. He'll try to offer 1-on-1 tutoring daily, and gives out his email and cell to students. He teaches in a very easy to absorb manner, but devotes lots of class time to doing examples. If you take this course, you must seek help if you need it!!

Tim may look like one of those easy going teachers. But don't be fooled, the content he teaches are by far the hardest of all. Nobody gets a perfect score on his tests no matter how sharp your mind is. Attendance is mandatory and homeworks are assigned regularly. Interest in philosophy is recommended if you really wanna take his class...

This is a difficult class, no matter how smart you are. Do the readings and highlight everything that you don't understand. Do the homework. Tim presents himself as your "friend" but still maintains the veil of professor-to-student. Don't develop a crush on him; you'll be easily distracted and too nervous to ask him questions.

It's difficult to get a perfect grade on his exams because the exams are essays, and you basically get points for the details that you -do- include in your answer. However, the exam scores are on a scale, so you really don't need a 100% to get a "100%." Tim provides group/1 on 1 tutoring. His final is simple. I found reading the text super helpful.

I can't say anything but great things about this class and instructor. Tim is very passionate about what he teaches and is also very wise. He also has an amazing personality-- my favorite instructor ever.He is simply the best instructor out there. Phil 115 wasn't an easy class, it required a lot of hard work. I will miss this class a lot!

Tim goes above and beyond his call of duty. Time flew by in his business ethics class.

Mr. T is an awesome teacher. If you have any questions about the topic he will go above and beyond to help you understand, so there really is no excuse to not get a decent grade. The guy's super smart too but don't let it intimidate you, he's a laid back hippie~

I've taken 3 classes with Tim and he's been great in all of them. Really, if you show up, listen to directions, and do the readings, the essays he asks for should be a piece of cake. Most people have a hard time with philosophy, but if you take it from Tim I guarantee you won't regret it.

Tim is such a compassionate and dedicated professor. He will give you as much help as you ask for and legitimately wants all of his students to do well. It's a difficult class with difficult material. If you actually do all the readings, essay exams shouldn't be too terrible. If not, you might struggle. Tim is super understanding and chill overall.

Tim is hysterical, really nice, doesn't care if you text in class, and is really really good at giving feedback. Go to class, he grades participation. Don't read the texts, just skim them and turn in the papers, seriously. He covers everything much better in class, so my personal advice is to take notes: they will really help you write the essays.

Tim is passionate about philosophy. He's available outside of class and is very willing to help! This isn't an easy class and requires critical thinking (it's the name of the class) but the concepts are applicable to real life. He offers a retake for exam 1 and 2!

Tim's the man. He's a really excellent teacher. If you consider yourself an above-average student then you will receive an A easily. Those who do not achieve the results they desire is due to their own lack of effort. Take notes, it's one of the only reasons I was able to succeed. Also, be his friend, he's such an understanding teacher. Take him!

Attendance isn't mandatory but is necessary to pass. His exams are based on his lectures. He doesn't check to see if your hw answers are correct but make sure you do them because it's good practice for the exams. He lets you retake exam 1 and 2 and has study sessions before the exams. He's very helpful and wants his students to learn and succeed!

Lectures are AMAZING (if you let them be), it's easy to get off track with what he is saying but encourages everyone to ask questions if things start to get confusing. Easy A, most things are graded upon participation and he's one of the most insipirational teachers I've had so far. Also no text book (He sends PDFs via email)

philosophy can be hard, but with tim, its smooth sailing. highly encourages students to communicatemeet after class, very funny, readings can be long, but he explains them well, will give you answers bc he really does care that his students understand the course material well, and wants everyone to be successful, willing to talk ANYTIME

Alright I would listen to me if I were you. I am currently taking this class, very nice guy, knows exactly what he's talking about, and is extremely helpful and willing to do whatever to get you the best grade possible. But you need to make sure to FOCUS during the lectures!!!! If you don't it will be a pain in the butt... like big time.

You learn about different philosophers and read papers by them. Some papers are over 50 pages but you get them way in advance. Tim will answer any questions, even if you keep asking him to clarify. Lots of extra credit. 3 written exams, informal, take home and turned in by email. You can make up exams for full credit and Tim will answer questions.

Tim is seriously the best professor students could ever expect. Extremely helpful and really wants to motivate us to love philosophy, which is pretty successful in my viewpoint. 3 take home essays exam throughout the quarter, you HAVE to go to class for lecture. It is not an easy A but if you put effort into it you will get a lot from it.

Tim is probably the most enthusiastic teacher you can have when it comes to helping you succeed. The course content was very dense, but he WILL make time to help you. You just have to be willing to ask for the help. Interesting lectures, interesting topics. If you attend class every day, you may not even need to understand the difficult readings.

Tim loves his work - both the teaching aspect and the content he is teaching. His love for philosophy exuded from him during his lectures and he told us over and over again that he was always open for philosophy discussionsquestions, even if it had been years since we took his class. The reading was difficult but I would recommend this class.

Tim is a fantastic teacher. My favorite ever.. He works his ass off to work with you and to make sure you understand. He will go outside of the classroom and beyond to make sure you are good. He does not want you to fail. He is also super funny and makes a hard subject, really awesome. If you're scared of Philosophy, choose Tim Linnemann. :)

Great teacher. He truly cares about the growth of all of his students and he is more than willing to help out if your struggling. Don't expect an easy class, though. This class contains a lot of reading and homework, but it is a relatively straightforward "A" as long as you get the homework done and put in some effort.

He's a great instructor. Always available to talk through ideas and discuss philosophy topics outside of the classroom. Makes himself available to get a hold of if you have any questions over email, text, or phone. The material is challenging at times, but Tim does a great job if tying up loose ends and answering questions during his lectures.

Tim loves what he is doing and is very insightful about his topics. He sparks conversation really well among his students and is always concerned for there well-being and learning. This class can be a challenge but he will help you along the way with any questions. He will usually get back to you within 24 hours of any questions.

A clear warning; He teaches this class more on a philosophy point of view rather than a business point of view. Good news is he's one of the best. He cares about his students and makes time out of his day to meet up for any questions. Journals can be tough without going to class. Some previous philosophy experience recommended.10/10 for personality

I will preface my rating by stating that Mr. Linnemann is an awesome professor who genuinely cares about his students and their understanding of the material, HOWEVER, PHIL 115 (Critical Thinking) is not a course that should be taught online! I ended up having to drop the class because it was too difficult to understand and follow online!

Tim is a great professor, and he encourages students to contact him to receive assistance on topics whether they are struggling in the class or not. Most readings that are required are ones that he provides online, so no textbooks. If you are willing to work hard and want to learn, then Tim is the perfect instructor for you.

Tim cares about his students & wants HIS students to be successful. In order to do that, you need to reach out to him (& he gives fast replies!!). He provides excellent chapter notes & sends out weekly schedules w/ what you need to do. Just read the chapters & go to his classes.

Tim is a caring professor, he does want his students to be successful. PHIL 115 is a tough subject to learn, and Tim is there to clear up any questions for you. Half of the time he would ask everyone they understand everything. So don't be afraid to ask. You NEED to come to class in order to understand the concept, you can't learn from the book.

I really liked him overall I did take his class over the summer which made it a little difficult, but overall great guy I just wish I worked harder to get a better grade

Tim is a very good teacher! In class it was basically all lecturing, but he encouraged sharing your own thoughts on the subject. There are a lot of long and difficult readings to do and write comments about, and one huge paper towards the end of the quarter.

Mr. Linnemann is an amazing instructor and really cares about you success in the class. This is not to say that the class is necessarily easy, but he definitely makes it doable. You aren't graded on very many things either. Attendance points add up so go to class! He makes class interesting and fun and is a great help in wanting you to succeed!

Tim is such a gem. He cares about his students so so much and just wants to see them succeed. He is very knowledgeable and does a great job clearly explaining topics. He is so kind and understanding. He was fun to listen to and learn from as well! He cares about your feedback and loves to hear your ideas and thoughts. Highly recommend!!!

He was an amazing teacher!! He is very passionate about philosophy and makes his students his top priority and will always be available to make sure you understand the material through meetings, HW labs, phone calls etc. There were three exams, two of which u had to work for and put effort in. But, again, he's available for help. Great prof!!

Tim is a great person, but for this class the 3 essay exams were so hard and are worth %50 of your grade but he made the class in a way that if you were to try you will be able to pass. some things that Tim grades on is reading questions, weekly journals, and attendance all which are super duper easy. Tim only grades hard on the essay exams.

one of the nicest professors i've had. his lectures were interesting and he had really good examples which made the material a lot easier to learn. super accessible and he obviously wants you to succeed in the class, he was willing to call me at like 8pm to help me with the essays bc that was the only time i was available. 12/10, really great guy

One of the best teachers I have had. I don't like philosophy but he made it pleasant. very caring of his students, the only reason you could fail this class is by not trying. He provides tons of help inside and outside of class. He creates an amazingly safe class room for discussion.

Nice guy, is always available if you want to talk and is really well spoken. He really knows his stuff and it shows. Lecture heavy, but class isn't so bad because you can help guide the discussion. Fair amount of reading, no textbook. He gives a useful weekend update and gives a lot of feedback.

Tim is such an amazing person and professor! His passion shines right through from day one, super knowledgeable! Even if you don't like philosophy you will enjoy any one of his classes. He genuinely wants his students to succeed and will always make himself available. Gives very in depth lectures, homework, exams, and he grades very fair! Take him!

Tim was a great professor. While the reading was a lot at times, it wasn't an absurd amount. He accepts calls at any point of the day for help with work, and will straight up give you the answers to the test if you talk to him. He not only helps with answers but truly cares if the student understands the material. Wonderful Experience.

Awesome professor who genuinely cares about his students. Easy to pass, just weekly homework which includes reading and doing a bit of writing. Big final paper due at the end of the quarter but he gives good feedback for you to succeed. Always available and open to talk outside of class. Make sure to go to class as most of your grade is attendance.

Best is the only word I can think of to describe tim. He's the best. Please do not hesitate to take his classes. So grateful to have met a teacher like him!

He is AMAZING! This is the best class I have ever taken. He is an amazing, caring person, as well as professor. I hope I get him again in future classes.

He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. His lectures are great and he does his best to explain every aspect of the topics being discussed. I didnt really care for philosophy but I think Professor Tim is an excellent teacher and pushes you to understand and interact with the material. 100/10 recommend Tims class!

Tim Linneman is by far the best professor I have encountered so far. He makes himself as available as he can to provide you with as much attention as you need, and he truly cares about each students success.

Tim is great, he cares, and he knows his stuff. He encourages us to reach out if we needed help and he is very understanding. However, this class was the hardest class I have ever taken. The content is difficult to understand, and the amount of homework is insane. There is very little information about the content online. Not really worth my time.

One of the best teachers I've had at BC. Tim is extremely caring and you can tell he is passionate about what he does. Lots of reading, but he's very lenient with deadlines! Daily lectures that you can watch live or on your own time and he tries to incorporate student feedback.

Honest to god, greatest professor that I've had. He's very easily accessible outside of class, is willing to work with you one on one, he has his own opinions and all but teaches from a neutral standpoint instead of injecting his personal politics into the class (and giving you a bad grade if your opinions don't match his), 100/10

Best professor but philosophy is pretty difficult if you're taking it for the first time. He's accessible outside of class and willing to work with you always, so if you have to take philosophy Tim's the guy

He is an amazing prof, easy to talk to, doesn't dock late work, & passionate about philosophy. Be aware, if you're taking this class for an "easy" elective, it's not going to be super easy because it's pretty time-consuming & philosophy itself is a difficult subject and SO confusing at 1st. But if you have to take philosophy, take his class!

Absolute best Professor I've ever had. Lenient, understanding, and overall kind. Your ideal teacher- all teachers should be like him!

Tim is a great professor, and is ALWAYS available outside of class, he is willing to spend so much time outside of class to ensure a students success. He really does put the bar high as a professor. The course is hard, expect to struggle. He really needs to dumb it down as it seem most students were in the same boat. Def satisfied to get it done.

One of the most challenging yet engaging classes I've taken. I don't think I'd want to take this class w/any other professor. Tim is passionate & knowledgeable about philosophy and teaches it in a way that fosters success regardless of whether your views are different than his. Tim is a great example of someone who is teaching for the right reasons

I have NEVER had a teacher hand out their personal number/be so accessible outside of class. I loved Tim, and I am taking him for the PHIL series. If you put in the work and take it seriously, you will do well. Tim and I still talk and the course is over. Tim truly loves what he does! PHIL is a magical topic when you get someone so conversational.

Very much a read and respond class. Super comprehensive subject matter. You definitely get out what you put in for this class. Tim is always down to talk outside of class, which is helpful. No late penalties, which made it kind of hard for me to motivate myself to actually get anything done. Tim is kind, cerebral, and go-with-the-flow.

One of the best Professors I have ever had. He is so understanding, flexible, and easy to access, for he gives students his phone number. I one time texted him, asking if he can look over an assignment I submitted to him to see if I did it right. He looked over it, gave me feedback, and I resubmitted it. I strongly recommend taking him.

One of the best professors I've ever had. Super friendly guy. Will stay after class basically forever just to chat and is very approachable. Tests/papers were hard but fairly graded, and if you ask he will explain exactly what you need to do to improve.

Professor Linnemann is a very caring and catering person, who will always make time for his students. If you are ever unsure about anything in the class, he will go into more detail to ensure that you understand the concepts well. The amount of work is very respectable and fair. Plenty of chances to earn EC throughout the quarter. Would take again

He cares a lot about his students and genuinely wants everyone to succeed. He walks you through the last assignment and is always open to questions.

lecture heavy, but you can participate! he spends a lot of time with each student. invested in your learning and contributions. pleasant class, but don't consider it an "easy A." he's looking for signs of participation, self introspection, and critical thinking. this class barely scratches the surface but he does well considering. i recommend!

Tim is great. He is super accessible, literally can text him anytime about questions that come up and he will always respond and genuinely cares about you understanding the content. The course and content itself is not easy so participate in the lectures and you will get the most out of the class

Tim was the best professer ive ever had. He always is avaible to talk to about assignments and philosophy, he hands his personal number out to students so he is always avaible to talk to. For the final he puts in so much effort into helping each student with their paper by talking about it with them and making videos responding to out lines.

I was nervous at the beginning of the class because the course content was very new to me. Tim, however was very patient and gave his support whenever I had questions. I have never had a professor before who dedicated so much of his time and made themselves available to students as Tim did.

I took Phil 101 & 102 with Tim 4 years ago. I think about him here and there because he is one of two instructors that I had during college that was extraordinary to me in terms of how we conventionally think about professors or anyone teaching in higher education. Great guy.

Very passionate. You can tell he genuinely cares about philosophy and also about teaching it, which makes the lectures 100x more interesting. This class takes some effort, but was not at all stressful. Late work has no penalty and all assignments had a good reason (no filler). Reading can be tough but you don't have to understand it, just try.

He is very passionate about discussing all things philosophical and encourages any discussions outside of class. I feel as though having a crash course of philosophy before business ethics come in has been very hard to follow but he does his best with examples in real life to equate to the concept. I personally dislike philosophy, find it boring.

If you are seeking easy points, this class will frustrate you. However, if you want to learn how to think, and not just memorize, Tim is the real deal. He provides you all that you need to succeed, and meets you halfway, or more. Be ready for a lot of reading, writing, reflecting, and growing. I'm taking his next class too.

Honestly Tim is a great guy, although his phil101 class just seemed so unorganized.. hes very accessible outside class hours, he will strive to help you get an A in the class you just need to do your part, but the course seemed kind of all over the place, i didnt really learn a lot, and the lectures arent long but its a lot and attendance is graded