Eli Hirsch - Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Professor: Eli Hirsch

Department: Philosophy

College: Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL23B
• 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:

This class is an dvanced course in philosophy, taught by a leader in the field. Eli's lectures require rigorous engagement with the text outside of class, as he clearly tells you at the beginning of the course. His deadlines are strict, but fair, because he gives abundant notice.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL23B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hirsch is alright. He is clearly passionate about the subject and he is a pretty good professor but he rambles a lot and he's kinda grumpy. Very tough grader.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHILE101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hirsch was amazing to have for philosophy. He really will foster a love of the subject in his students. Engaging lectures that make you interested. I found myself a little daunted by the class, having never taken a course for credit before. But I feel I was almost spoiled by his class, and have not had a professor on the same level since.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHILE100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Eli and his TA teach this course like nobody else does. Eli happens to be hilarious, and incredibly intelligent. He's also a shining inspiration of philosophy in general. He's a real person, a great philosopher, and a regular person--who happens to be a genius. Take his logic course or biomedical ethics at Harvard.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHILS167
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a biomedical ethics course he teaches at Harvard. One of the best courses I've ever taken. Brilliant lecturer and philosopher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHILS167
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This biomedical ethics course at Harvard is one of the best courses I've ever taken. Dr. Hirsch analyses situationspapersideas from multiple angles and he really knows his stuff. His blunt-yet-refreshing personality also make his classes a fun and often hilarious way to spend your afternoon. Would take any class taught by him in a heartbeat.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL145B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ive had Hirsch for several classes at Brandeis. If you want to see him at his best, take a small class, discussion based class with him. He is profoundly intelligent and looks at philosophical issues in a very creative (but intuitive) way. He doesn't seem as disconnected from reality as other philosophers. Also he can be extremely funny.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILE100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this course a couple semester ago. I think the course was great. I recommend it with the highest recommendation possible. The teaching staff is excellent.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILE100
• 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:

this class was just awesome. you have to at least SHOP it. OMG. i loved it. definitely recommend. three exams. joke. Easy A. :D

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHILE100
• 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:

i could not get enough of logic; it was my wednesday nights for SO long. i am sad that's it is over. i really enjoyed the teachings. eli, complete genius--and master of his trade--regularly made a boring class awesome. he is patient kind, funny, and a little brooklyn at heart. i cannot recommend the course highly enough. it is the best at harvard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHILE100
• 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:

introduction to logic is the best class of all time at harvard. serious up people. definitely recommend. awesomeness does not capture the awesomeness of the class. formal logic made understandable is a better way to describe it. i LOVED this course. professor and ta, both genius--professor is funnier tho. serius up.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

you MUST take this logic class. i cannot believe i waited so long to take it. AMAZING is not good enough to describe. professor is funny. ta is helpful. book is a little expensive, but whatever. i really loved this class. please come and teach full time at harvard!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILE100
• 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:

this was an amazing class. i came to class. i got an a. there's nothing else to it. come to class, and you will get an a. that's it. so easy. so fun. so clear. eli is an amazingly cool guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC101
• 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:

all i have to say is take this class. it will rock your world. it's easy, fun, and exciting. i loved every minute of it. exams are incredibly straight forward. ta sections are highly relevant and awesome. i cannot say enough about the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

i loved this course. absolutely great. if you can take it, take it. that's all i've got to say about that. as for eli: brilliant, funny, and very approachable. ta is pretty bad ars at logic, too. i think he's like one of those strange math genius like people. but the ta is not as funny as eli. so, that's that.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC100
• 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:

this is the easiest, and best class, at the extension school. you should take logic. it is an amazing opportunity, and you should not miss it. highly recommend it. eli is funny, smart, and witty. great sense of humor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHILE1001
• 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:

Logic is the best subject, and Eli teaches it great. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Take logic. It's so worth it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHILE101
• 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:

I loved logic class, but it was not easy. Just go to section, and you'll get an A. That's it. Also do the homework. Nothing to it. Hirsch is funny, TA is a math guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

This class is summed up by one word: work. You just have to work, outside of class, et cetera, and. On your own. The homework will never be collected, and lectures are funny, so I tended to slack off. I had to earn my A in this course, just be willing to put in the time. Also, go to section. These are so helpful that it's not even funny.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILE100
• 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:

This course was not a complete joke, as some people would point out. But, for me, it was not super difficult either. I went to every section, and whatever else the TA offered, and I went to every lecture just to be safe, too. I also did the homeworks, but they are not collected. That's a lot of work, but it was not super difficult once I got it.