Daniel Kaufman - Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Professor: Daniel Kaufman

Department: Philosophy

College: Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Kaufman is my favorite professor! I was not excited for philosophy but he made it fun! His lectures are hilarious, and you get out early almost every class. Only grades are your 5 exams, which are all online, and open note. He gives you about a week to do them and all the answers are in your notes. Super chill guy, but you do have to go to class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was definitely my favorite professor of the semester. It's not a hard class at all if you attend lecture and take notes, as his tests are take home open note tests. At times the content can be confusing, but he's always willing to help, I'm not a Philosophy major, but I'm taking a class that he teaches next semester just because he's so awesome.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was great. It's easy to get a good grade if you show up and take notes on his lectures. The entire grade is based on tests but they're take home open note tests. He lectures about is exactly what's going to be on the test. I'm not a philosophy major and have no interest in philosophy but he made the class interesting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI331
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't always agree with some of what he says, but it's obvious that he cares about his students and wants them to do well. Wants you to understand the material and is dedicated to helping you learn it if you are having trouble. Drops your lowest test score, so your grade is based on 4 tests. They are not hard if you attend class regularly.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy any of the books if you plan on actually going to class. I don't understand some people in college. My class had about 40 kids in it but only 15 showed up everyday. Class was very easy and Kaufman is a great professor. His sense of humor is a little wack and he wears Polo everyday for some reason but just go to class and its an easy A

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super fun and spunky! Go to class and take notes because that is what the tests are over. There is an open Q&A day then the test is take home over blackboard! There is literally no way to fail if you actually go and put pen to paper! Awesome guy! Only graded by the tests and no final!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI320
• 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:

Dr. Kaufman's aesthetics class was great. I am a huge philosophy buff and he definitely knows what he's talking about. I didn't read too much of the material until the tests, which there are only 3 and they're all take-home. Attendance isn't mandatory but you will not pass if you miss a lot. Overall this class was very interesting and enjoyable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Kauffman is awesome, he really helps to make college enjoyable. He is hilarious and make lectures interesting and worth going to. Test are open note, and the "final" is the last test it's not comprehensive. There is not reason not to come to class, its interesting and your notes are what your test depend on. So if you take notes you'll do great

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI345
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is such a passionate professor, it makes the lectures amazing! Be sure to take notes, the exams are take home and open note, the better your notes, the better you'll do. Although he doesn't have an attendance policy, I highly recommend regular attending because you will get behind if you miss. I have learned so much in this class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor and hIghly recommended & don't fall behind on those essay

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHI320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kaufman makes the tough reading material really easy to understand and his lectures are fun. You have to write a paper over every article you read, though, so don't let yourself get behind. Kaufman is really lenient on due dates though and he gives great feedback if you get a bad grade on them.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHI336
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kaufman is an amazing instructor! He is very funny, is well-liked by students, and is willing to work with you to make sure you succeed in class. That being said, the material for this class is hard, so be sure to read the material and ask questions if you don't understand it. There is no textbook for the course and only 3 tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class. The material is hard, but he explains it very well. He gives study guides that are word for word from the rest. He can be picky about what answers he'll accept on his tests. If you ask for help, he'll give it. The lecture wasn't boring- he's super funny and laid back. Easy A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kaufman is my favorite professor thus far. The course material is difficult but he makes it easy! His lectures are fun and he is hilarious. He makes sure you know exactly what you need for the test, its up to you to remember it. Great guy, and made this my favorite class. Definitely take any of his classes, you won't regret it!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kaufman was very interesting to listen to. The class is all lecture and rarely interactive, but he keeps it interesting. He gives examples for each case that are easy to remember and gives out the study guide answers the class before the tests. You don't even have to do the readings, just show up and this is an easy A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

iCourse consists of 30 lectures (10 lectures per test), average length about 35 minutes per lecture. All three tests (no final exam) are online. You have a whole WEEK to complete the tests. No homework or quizzes. Every answer is explicitly stated in lecture (don't need the books). Word for word transcript available on MSU website. Easy A

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've had here at Missouri State. Very engaging and explains well if you don't understand the topic. Stimulates your interest in Philosophy and makes the material useful for everyday situations. Plus the tests are really easy

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHI345
• 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:

Easily one of the best professors at MSU. Take the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

VERY SMART! And very cool and fun. Made class exciting. I enjoyed learning in a new way and he explained things all the time to make sure we really understood which was great. Gives you study guides which is exact as the test. Super helpful guy. Kinda violent but it is how he is. Funny and I learned ALOT! only 3 tests too. very easy yet fun.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHI345
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the best philosophy instructor at MSU!!! Very passionate about the subject, and strives to present the material unbiasedly. Exams are take-home and are taken straight from the study guide. Amazing class; I learned so much from it!