David Jopling - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: David Jopling

Department: Philosophy

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jopling is the one of the best profs I have had thus far. He is so caring, nice and funny. He is very approachable and doesn't act like a know it all. He admits when he can't answer questions because they're beyond his knowledge. If you get the chance, take one of his classes, you won't regret it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2025
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Jopling for PHIL 2020 as well and enjoyed both courses. He is the best professor I have ever had so far. His lectures are very easy to follow and he teaches in a way that makes material easy to remember and study for. I barely had to study for the first tests because I could easily remember what he taught and still scored well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very personable and enthusiastic about his material. Gets a little side tracked but overall a very good learning experience.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Specially took 3 PHIL classes from this professor. Loved his style of lecture and he obviously really cares about the subject matter, which makes it really enjoyable. Sincerely recommend his Life, Death, Meaning, and Absurdity seminar.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4075
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is truly a wonderful person to talk with, cares for his students and will help them succeed. Really a unique education experience, a privilege to learn from this man. YorkU, hire more profs like Jopling he is a gem! Ability to relay info, clear and concise, interactive. Profs should take a lesson from him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4083
• 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 is like a friend to all his students. Love him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4083
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love this prof. His lectures are positively fascinating.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3620
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

So hard to get an A in his class. I am a PhD and I just got it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, real inspirational and wants students to learn.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best York U can offer? I certainly thing so! You have to take his class! Best money/time spent! If you do the work your grades will reflect it. A is definitely possible, so is the A+.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Easy to understand and easy to ask questions. Even records lectures for you, so that you can listen to them later. First prof I have seen that does this. Very considerate. You will need to study as usual, but gives clear breakdown of tests. Books chosen are reasonable pricing (under $50). No surprises here. Highly recommended!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best professor I ever had. Has a gift of making the material clear and easy to comprehend for everyone. Really involved in his lectures, open to any and all questions. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to take a philosophy course with this prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A professor. Pay attention to lectures. Take notes. Tests are easy. Essays are easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jopling is probably the best professor I've had in all my years of uni, super understanding when it comes to testsassignments, funny just awesome. Took PHIL1100 during the summer but I wish I took it over the year with him so it'd make coming to school more fun. DEFINITELY recommend his classes, 1100 was a breeze.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4075
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a smart and nice man. His lectures are amazing, it was honestly just a pleasure to hear him speak. He rocks!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 2020
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favourite class of the semester, when I did have to miss lecture he had the audio posted on moodle so I could catch up on whatever he discussed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2025
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Jopling is amazing. His lectures captivate his students, and as someone mentioned before, the 90m classes fly by. Essay topics were interesting and essay writing was a pleasure. The TA marks fairly. Jopling makes me want to become a philosophy major. Darn you Bethune College!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2025
• 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:

Very helpful Professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2025
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this course. The 90 minute classes flew by. I was always immersed in the lecture. Professor Jopling is so funny and so smart - the Rolls Royce of lecturers. This course was everything I hoped for and more!