Brian MacPherson - University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Professor: Brian MacPherson

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing professor, very clear and effective speaker. He gave great reviews of material and assessments were very fair. He makes it very easy to do well if you put in some effort. Only need to study slides, would strongly recommend against purchasing textbooks.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very easy prof! He does an amazing job explaining concepts and provides plenty of examples to help students understand. He also does a great job at making connections from course material to current news/contemporary issues. You don't need the textbook for the course, simply read his PowerPoints and attend class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MORAL129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't know professors as great as Dr MacPherson existed until I had him. Thanks for giving me faith sir. I look forward to taking your classes again, again, again, again, again, again, again, again, and again lol

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 221ETHICS
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are not a science or math person, his reasoning skills class will not be an easy one for you. He's very good at what he does and is a great teacher, but relates everything back to science and makes things even more confusing for people such as myself. Would not take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MINDBODY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you read his lecture notes, participate in class and make your own notes of those notes + study those notes before the midtermsfinals you'll get an A. He doesn't go out of his way to make the class hard for students and you get a good feel for the state of philosophical inquiry into the MB problem.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 3412934225
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Had him twice and will have him again next semester. Very open to talk to and will answer any questions you have. He also never takes sides; rather, he presents both sides of each and every argument allowing you think!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He doesn't take sides but offers arguments for any topic presented.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REASONING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice person! The course was really easy and I would totally recommend this course for someone taking first year phil. You need to come to class because he will always give hints to what will be on the test/exam/homework. He is very helpful and understanding. BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 34160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy. I found reasoning skills to be very math based - it was basically a stats course. He offered extra tutorials for the midterms and exam which were defintley helpful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 34160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is very nice, and we all love his dog Bubbles!! He is helpful when we dont understand certain topics

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 34160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chill, always late to class and brings his dog Bubbles to every class. She just runs around the room but very good dog

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 34221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Intro to Ethics. Great prof, easy to approach, very understanding. He's an engaging teacher; made a three hour class go by quickly (he even gave us a break every class.) I'm in the sciences, but he made this experience easy! I skipped a several classes, barely read all of his slideshows, and ended up with a 9.0 in the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The prof seems cool enough. I think a bit too lenient, though, posted lecture notes and readings online with everything you need to know to get a good mark. The lectures were valuable but if you've got a ton of other stuff to do for other classes you'll be REALLY tempted to skip.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shows up late but great lectures, very interesting and he is also funny. Had a great time in his class, wish I had more electives, I would definitely take more of his classes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 013411001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Late to every single class. Very arrogant. Talks of his "extensive" scientific knowledge, yet makes up facts on the spot to support his lecture. Just go to every class and get your mark, don't internalize anything he has to say as he grossly misrepresents philosophy. Oh, and don't bother buying the text. All readings are online or he provides them.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I hate philosophy but he makes it bearable. He teaches well but he isn't really 'on top of things'...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ETHIC30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof. Everyone should have more than once!! He truly knows what he is talking about and clear. Easy A just attend classes and listen. :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Favourite professor I've ever had throughout my 4 years here. Have him again for one of my summer session courses. Can't wait!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL223
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic lecturer. He's incredibly concise and to the point, he manages to sum up a ton of information in one lecture, and he makes difficult content easy to understand. The midterm and exam were both straightforward and super easy. His only problem is that he shows up late every day, without fail - but he makes up for it with his good lectures.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

the class was interesting the proff was great.