James Fieser - University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN

Professor: James Fieser

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fieser is, by fair, the best instructor for Philosophy I've ever had. He is passionate about his instruction and he's overall chill. His lectures are easy to follow/provokes a lot of thought, the assignments required are preparatory study guides that are very effective ways of studying, and his usage of real life examples makes learning fun.

Rating # 2

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: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Fieser is a wonderful professor, one of the best at UTM no doubt. He brings some hilarity to the sometimes tedious topic of philosophy. Well educated on the topic, Dr. Fieser teaches with clarity, making the topic easy for anyone to comprehend. Definitely one of the best professors to have for a gen ed class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL314
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An enjoyable and lovable class that teaches people to have an open mind about ancient philosophers.

Rating # 4

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: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a great guy,hilarious,great lecture time and easy going guy definitely one of the best proffers at the school. Makes me want to minor in philosophy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Fieser is great. His lectures are pretty boring and confusing if you're not into philosophy but he tries his best to make you want to understand. He knows that his exams are tough so he curves them quite a bit. No textbook needed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Dr. Fieser. Half way through the semester something can up and I missed an assignment. He had no problem letting me make it up. I enjoyed that we didn't have a textbook. We did have a reading every week which consisted of about 20 pages but I liked every single model.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome class

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Fieser was a good professor overall. He isn't perfect but he is probably one of the best options for Philosophy. He lectures the whole class time which leads to extreme boredom. If you don't find Philosophy interesting, you will have to do some studying. Luckily, Fieser does a HUGE curve that definitely ends up helping you. I recommend him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

The class is pretty boring, but no need for a text book! The tests are hard but he gives a huge curve and there's only 3 throughout the entire semester. Attendance is taken every day, so don't miss more than a couple of times. Overall an easy class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• 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:

Dr. Fieser is an excellent professor who happens to receive undeserved criticism. While the material for the class is fairly dry, he makes attempts to make it more interesting. He goes out of his way to gauge how well the class understands the material and will adjust his methods accordingly. His tests are really tough, but he gives huge curves.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fieser is a pretty good teacher. Tests are difficult so you have to know what to study. His grading scale is a little weird but trust me it will help you. GO TO CLASS!!! He takes attendance every day and it WILL affect your grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• 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:

He's super funny and interesting. His class is one of my favorites

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was skeptical about this class at first, but it turned out to be one of the most interesting classes I've ever taken. This class doesn't require a textbook, as the material is online. Fieser definitely requires you to study, but there is not too much material to read. You must be productive, do the work, and you'll be fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fieser is one of the most interesting professors that I have ever had. He wrote the book and gives you access to it electronically, free of charge! He is a brilliant and interesting man. Lecture is only interesting sometimes--- listen--- show up! Do not miss! On average, everyone fails the test. You have to KNOW the stuff. Very hard class...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fieser is a unique person. The tests are difficult, and the lecture is DRY. He curves every test because most people have a hard time with them, but if you go to almost every class you will do fine. Absences have a major affect on your grade!

Rating # 16

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:

Mr. Fieser is really cool. He is laid back about everything. All you really have to do in this class is show up and listen to the lecture. You have to do questions from the online textbook and turn them in on exam days, but the way that he grades is pretty cool.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. Really funny guy and he makes class interesting. Just go to class and try. Grades don`t make themselves.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL490
• 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:

I took this ethics class, about the same as 160, online, & it was great! No book needed, just be able to write intelligently about your opinions and you'll be fine. Lays everything out at the beginning of the semester, so you can plan accordingly. My mom also took this class with him, we both breezed through with A's. really nice guy, great class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher. You will not be given an A, but if you are an average student and study...you will do fine! He is very interesting and makes class fun. My favorite class this past semester.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Do the reading and questions. Go to class and participate, because it will help you retain the material. Study for the tests the best you can- he even gives you advice on how to study for his tests in the online texts his classes use! No outside text necessary :)