John Simpson - University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Professor: John Simpson

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL365
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are considering taking Phil 366 as an elective and don't want to spend 10+ hrs a week on the class DONT TAKE IT! The prof expects students to do 2-3 readings every 2 days, he also expects you to know and be able to quote them. Many of these are 20+ pages and difficult reads. Overall TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE, Never again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Be very careful with this professor. He is a master of deception. Not at all what he seems.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: A101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

a fair Prof but very picky you really have to work hard to get an A ....otherwise he is a good guy and he will help you to understand the material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Simpson takes a unique approach to teaching philosophy. He expects students to come to class and participate fully through guided discussion. While this is sometimes slow-moving, you end up with a deeper understanding of the material. He is extremely devoted to his students, and will go out of his way to meet with you if you have questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL375
• 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:

Okay, so Dr. Simpson is an interesting person. He is really helpful in one-to-one conversation and very generous with comments. The classes, however, are easily derailed and slow moving. He has the highest expectations of any prof I've had in 4 years. Don't expect an A unless you're madly passionate / already know lots about science and society.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL365
• 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:

Dr. Simpson has the ability to take abstract philosophical concepts and present them in a clear and interesting manner. His classes are dynamic and engaging. He is a very fair marker, if you attend class and do the work you won't do poorly but he won't hand out A's like candy either. If you have any interest in the subject, you'll enjoy his classes

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Still the best prof I've had so far at university. Really clear and informative, makes the lectures fun and presents material in an interesting way. Pretty important to go to class, but even if it wasn't you'd still want to go because it's so fun! Highly recommended.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Class is surprisingly interesting, even though I slept everyday in class, when it came time to studying for the final or writing the papers, the power point slides helped a lot. Easy class, and interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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 guy is an alpha male. The only bad thing about his classes is that you are not him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Simpson is excited and enthusiastic about philosophy ! Easy B+, A-. My favourite class to go to so far !

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL265
• 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:

While he knows how to make classes interesting and useful, he needs to keep in mind that he's teaching university students, not elementary school aged boy scouts. Also, not enough time spent on giving directed lectures which makes things a little tougher to understand.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class demands a high level of student participation. If you want to do well, you will need to really participate... and be prepared for classes. He will expect good arguments in your papers. This is a difficult class... but John will do anything in his power to help students out. He is extremely dedicated to students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although a very good prof and helpful, is too insistent on babysitting students as if they're still in junior high. Class time was used for self-group discussions. Was insistent on a course contract, which was nice to keep the class on track. Unfortunately, marks were not based on editing and revision of papers...not on the phil material at hand.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL375
• 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:

A true alpha-male without a 'mean streak'. What a hottie!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• 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:

what a sexy

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102TA
• 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:

Good guy. Really supportive, knows his stuff & really fair. If you want to learn it, he'll do what ever he can to help you out.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL325
• 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:

Brilliant, dedicated...and oh, yeah, some kinda hottie!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• 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:

I wish that I could have failed...he got's a fine fine ass...and a motorcycle...ohhhhh baby baby....

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• 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:

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