Jim Edwards - Furman University, Greenville, SC

Professor: Jim Edwards

Department: Philosophy

College: Furman University, Greenville, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If he doesn't like the format of your essays or your ideas about things then you can forget getting a good grade. We more or less debated in class and didn't really learn about philosophy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• 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:

Easy, good class - but don't take it if you aren't willing to step back with an open mind and critically analyze your own beliefs. Grade is determined only by 3 short papers - be logical and creative and there's no reason you shouldn't get at least a B. Dr. Edwards is the nicest guy and you can tell that he loves philosophy as well as his students

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL20
• 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:

Edwards is truly an impressive man. Even when you think he's dead wrong, you can't help but feel compelled and stimulated by him intellectually and even spiritually. I certainly respect and love him a lot and think that everyone should be introduced to philosophy through his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• 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:

Dr. Edwards' class has been my favorite class at Furman thus far. He is incredibly passionate about philosophy and loves to wrestle with new ideas that his students present. The reading was minimal, and it's not hard to pull off a good grade without keeping up with it. Great class! Take him!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor can change your life and your major (to philosophy). He teaches an incredible class and loves the subject. I never thought I would major in philosophy but after this class I am.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Edwards rocked. The class was always interesting and discussion was great. I read almost none of the material and made an A. Even so, I learned a lot. If you can write papers you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Such a great professor. Interesting, engaging, fun, etc. He is awesome. Take this professor for 20. I didn't read a single book and I did well in there. He's such a cool guy. One of my favorite professors and favorite classes so far at Furman.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 20THCENT
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Maybe the best teacher at Furman. Don't leave without taking him. Has an unparalleled passion for what he teaches, and genuinely wants every student to understand philosophy and succeed. Brilliant, hilarious, easy and willing to discuss outside of class- yeah, I've basically got a man-crush on him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! He is very exciting to listen to, he's a very smart man who loves philosophy. The grades in the class are 2 papers 20% each, 40% final exam essay, and 10% participation grade. All papers are out of class. Very interesting class.If you are going to take PHL, i would recommend Edwards

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant man. Passionate about Philosophy. Only 2 essays (the only grades) for the whole year, and then the exam, however, so be confident in your writing ability if you plan to take it. HIGHLY recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher. LOVES his job. Not much discussion, but expects his students to have intelligent comments on the reading. So passionate about philosophy. I recommend his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So passionate! He loves philosophy and his only goal is to help us understand it and love it, too! He is amazing, and I would take every philosophy class from him if I could. In the top 2 of all teachers I've had in my entire life!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course should be a GER. Take it, try and take him. Loved it, want take him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Completely awesome prof! I highly recommend him. He challenges you to think, is so entertaining and passionate about philosophy, and is just a really cool guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing guy... really great at explaining things, you walk away from this class feeling that not only did you learn about philosophy, but you learned a lot of good lessons about life as well. "Do not seek wealth... seek to be glorious!"

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 20THCENT
• 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:

A solid instructor who really knows his stuff!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHL42
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very knowledgeable philosopher who does well in explaining philosophical concepts. However, not as gifted in leading and holding a discussion. If philosophy classes were primarily lecture based, he would get full marks.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• 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. Edwards is unquestionably the best professor I have experienced at Furman. I can't recommend his classes enough. His insights are cause enough to take his class, but his ability to challenge his students is unparalled. Don't be a wimp, its worth it

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not bad, some of his points are too far out there. It is not that he is a brilliant man he just seems to be out of the norm. Sometimes distracting.