Bill Hoaglin - Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA

Professor: Bill Hoaglin

Department: Philosophy

College: Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This teacher is well informed and you can tell that he really cares for the world although he goes on understandable rants. Bill is a strict teacher for a great reason, he still has a-lot of enthusiasm while teaching and wants to make sure that his students are LEARNING. Hardest class I've taken yet, but also the most rewarding, so far....

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The first weeks of the semester with Bill lead you to believe youll have a good class experience but when you hit the near halfway mark he becomes extremely condescending, somewhat rude, and bias towards his favorite students. He also has an hidden agenda where he tries to force his ideology and political opinion into your learning Dont recommend

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PH110130
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I will not take anything this guy teaches. One time is enough.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL140
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you're a lazy student right out of high school who expects everything to be handed to them then don't take this class. This was my first philosophy class and I actually learned a lot from Professor Hoaglin. He gives out a lot of in depth homework questions but if you take them seriously and do well on them you'll get good grades on the tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

As long as you find the time to do the reading you'll be fine. He bases the exams on the homework questions. He requires in depth answers for homework. He makes you think critically which is refreshing. He brings up very controversial topics so if you're easily offended don't take this class. His lectures are entertaining but attendance is required

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Go to class, do the homework, study for tests... Easy A. Hoaglin is funny and encourages class participation. I got to know my classmates and we had funny, interesting debates. Didn't find his tests to be hard at all, but I know some classmates that did. He gives study guides that tell you exactly what will be on the exam. Learned a lot. Take him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is the most dogmatic teacher I have ever gotten. If you are an atheist and a liberal it will be A LOT easier to sit through his lectures. And even if you are, you might still get annoyed at his pervasive pessimism and grouchy attitude. At many times his political ramblings really did get in the way of what he was trying to teach.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

When i first walked into class my first thought was, "Awesome! Jeff Bridges is my teacher!" As I began to learn from Hoaglin, I learned that Jeff Bridges is a serious liberal atheist. I had fun in the class but I knew not to get offended. Hoaglin has lectures that are more like rants so if you really wanna learn the content, read the book.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was one of the first classes i took after moving to america. I found he rambled about being an alcoholic a lot but still gave out difficult assigntments. Didn't help me much and flirted with my sister.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Get ready for the lectures about how he used to be an alcoholic, but not anymore because he found karate and motorcycles. Also be ready for him to flirt (rather openly) with the attractive female students in the class. He was more concerned with appearing attractive than he was with appearing professional. At times the lectures were thoughtful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hoaglin's a really great guy, honestly. His classes are discussion based, and he tends to take it rather personally when you don't show up to class (If you're going to miss, let him know). The amount of effort you put in directly corresponds with what your grade will look like. He's also not too hard on due dates.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hoaglin's teachings influence self reevaluation and an open minded approach to what we may not fully understand. His ambition to get you to think is one of the strongest qualities I've seen a teacher possess; however, his assessment and day to day deadline of homework deters my personal determination to learn. He also tends to go on tangents.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL140
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's passionate about what he's teaching and it shows. He doesn't just lecture for the entire class, he encourages class discussion and debate and is genuinely interested in helping his students learn. But he's very honest and he's a critical thinker so some of the things he says offend people who can't look at their own beliefs objectively. 10/10

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: INTRO110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's kinda tough to listen to, and he can go all over the place sometimes, but it comes with the job of trying to get you to think deeply about things. He's got a lot of good points and his classes will open your mind. Lot of stuff to read, but it's necessary in order to even understand what is going on. Definitely one of my favorite professors!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

In order to pass the tests, you have to read the text book and attend class and pay attention! This class requires a lot of effort, but if you put in the work, it's not that hard.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL140ETHICS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr Hoaglin taught one of the hardest classes I have ever taken, but it was also one of the best! The amount of material you go over is immense, but it is all worth it. You will cover several schools of thought an be ready to take on so much more through it. I've transferred to a 4 year and now all of my political/ethics related classes are a breez

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI120
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Complete Socialist and Athiest-- Expressed this every class! The Christian / Republican will be annoyed by his comments & have trouble dealing with the homework because several ???'s are going against your Christian beliefs in order to get the answer graded correctly by him. Homework was indirect on deadline. No help from him outside of class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Hoaglin obviously cares about his students. Expect a lot of homework, but it is definitely needed in order to understand the material. This is a tough class, but logic is arguably fairly difficult by nature. Hoaglin's persistence and care helps make the class a little easier, and you are guaranteed to learn a lot if you stick with it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent instructor. He could spend more time on instruction and less on going over the homework, it would be best if he chose problems to review. He does choose excellent tutors, don't be afraid to use them if you struggle. Don't wait on tutoring if you may need it. The material is difficult and there is only so much he can cover in class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hoaglin is a great Logic teacher. Logic is hard, not him. Think you're already Logical? then you have no clue what this class is. It's arguments made into mathematic equations with Symbols instead of numbers. If you want to argue in a civilized world, take this class and take Hoaglin.