John Edelman - Nazareth College, Rochester, NY

Professor: John Edelman

Department: Philosophy

College: Nazareth College, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHLQ10106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Edelman only teaches out of his own textbook and makes students directly quote his answers, instead of putting things into their own words. Lectures are very long and very boring. He assigns a lot of reading and does not explain the readings very well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Philosophy is a tough class, to begin with. He is a nice person but his lectures are super long and boring. There will be a quiz almost every class (but it is beneficial because it gets you to study and prepare for the midterm and final). The only way you'll pass is by attending and reading the book. and studying studying studying. Good luck!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Never take this class, worst professor I've ever had. He only teaches from his OWN book, and has a quiz or two every week. Do not recommend. Any other professor would be better.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHLQ101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He stands up at the front of the class and talks for a very long time. Homework almost every night. Quizzes almost every class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHLQ10106
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cool guy but has a backwards way of teaching. He assigns homework where you read a confusing chapter then goes over the chapter after you hand in the homework. Would be more beneficial if he went over the chapter first then assigns to read, do the homework after

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Edelman was the worst professor i have ever had. All he does is lecture and you only take quizzes, no projects, no tests, nothing. Then, when its time for the midterm and final you are screwed! He is extremely unclear and confusing, and i would not recommend this class to anyone! Do not take this class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHLQ101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Decent teacher, stays on track, but doesn't do much to make the subject interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHLQ101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love Edelman! He is easy to listen to and to look at. If you do the work, you'll start to understand it though it is a little nerve-wracking at times. I could listen to him lecture and look at him all day.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• 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:

Very interested by the subject matter. Pretty easy throughout the first half of the semester, but must do the hw or you could get called out during class. The second half was more confusing, but if you stick with the hw, you should be fine. And he is always willing and ready to help.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall, he is a really good professor. He wrote the textbook he uses in class, so as long as you understand it you will do fine. He is little strange and some of the material is confusing, but he goes over everything in class. There were weekly quizzes, a midterm, and a final; the homework was out of the text and there were no projects.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard materials..overall a good teacher

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• 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:

Amazinggg professor.. best I've ever had. Enthusiastic, helpful, knowledgeable, nice, funny. Definitely take a class with him :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice and funny

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

condescending, rude, fake

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• 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:

Understanding and funny. He gives more quizes than he takes into account for your average which is awesome! I liked him a lot and found him pretty easy-going overall...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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:

terrific guy! laid-back, almost nonchalant...but you can tell he loves his material. if you show up and prove you're making an effort, he'll gladly meet you halfway.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHL101AND201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The classes were hard, but he was a laid back funny guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• 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 guy, He wrote the book after all ..easy final and mid term

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHL101201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Edelman is the man. This guy knows his stuff in and out. If you make the attempt to go to class and do the work, you should be fine and you can get extra help if needed. The content in the class isn't very easy but he's great in presenting that content to you. Don't come to Naz and not take him!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• 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:

Dr. Edelman is a great professor with a sense of humor. He makes it worth going to class. I have heard from others, though, that his classes are tougher than if taught by another professor.