James Mensch - St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS

Professor: James Mensch

Department: Philosophy

College: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class was easy if you paid attention - all multiple choice aside from the exam, and the exam was open book. OK personality wise; he wasn't big on students that he noticed weren't always in class, and was touchy now and then. He's a very smart man and knows his stuff. Wouldn't praise his class, but wouldn't discourage anyone from taking it either.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

He strongly encourages discussion and for his students to philosophize rather than study philosophy. The first semester covered Socrates and was very interesting. The second semester was logic and Descartes and was dry lectures with infrequent discussions and debate. You can get 15% BONUS by participating often and good attendance but he marks hard

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Encourages class participation. Hard marker.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy going guy, has a good sense of humor. As long as you go to class and do the assigned readings anybody can do well in this course. He makes it interesting and encourages the students to give their opinion.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL000
• 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:

Great professor! Very relaxed class atmosphere. One of my favorite profs. Take him if you're interested in philosophy, you'll learn alot!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Great Prof! Very fun and easy! Take his class, you won't be sorry!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want to do contemporary continential thought at StFX, or if you're looking for a Prof. with interesting things to say and won't kill your GPA, he's your man.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mencsh is a very freindly and polite man. Probly the most civil of the professors I have had. His course is challenging but if interested in philosophy or considering majoring in it he is an excellent choice. Dont take him if you dont want to learn.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof., great author. If you read the material and think about what he has in class to say then you'll learn alot and get good marks.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is so difficult to understand! I can't stand the course, the midterms are difficult and the exam will be brutual!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mensch is a really good man. He's intelligent and sincere, and expects the same of his students. Encourages discussions, hears everyone out. Testing is decent, no papers, but a challenging amount of reading to keep you on your toes. A good one if you enjoy the contemplative!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mensch is one of my favourite profs, mainly because he's such a sweet and friendly man. His course isn't bad except for the section on logic, thats horrifying. He has hilarious stories. Bad hearing and talks really softly. Ask for help if you need it, it will do you a lot of good. Take him if your interested in Philosophy, if not - Don't take him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely thought provoking

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHILO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was so boring. I nearly fell asleep numerous times. If you have the mind for philosophy, take this course. If you do not, you have no clue what you are egtting yoruself into. Nice guy. No papers, or assignments. Pay attention or you are screwed.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy.Very in depth and expects the same of you! Quite possibly expects too much of intro students, since no one in my class made a mark over 73. Exams are hard.No essays/papers but still heavy courseload, alot to cover and know. nice guy but hard marker! overall not bad

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

philosophy of ethics it was my favorite class to make me think about things.He seemed like a jerk at first but once you get in to a few classes you realized he was just giving you the other side of arguements. That he was getting everyone going so they would discuss and argue ethical issues.A ok guy

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

makes me hate philosphy...i do not advise anyone to take his class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 100410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mensch is a genius. Teaching aside, you will get brighter by listening to the lectures. Funny and interesting. Sometimes holds seminar's at the bar.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really good guy, and his class is fun, but if you don't like Philosophy you're not going to like his class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dreaded this class. Once kicked me out of class for not knowing the answer to his question, not helpful, liked to embarrass people. Tests were pretty easy though.