Michael Baur - Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Professor: Michael Baur

Department: Philosophy

College: Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4304
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very unclear grading criteria, gave rather sparse feedback (often just underlining, circling, or check-marking phrases/sentences with little to no mention of the reason for the marking - incredible freakin' frustrating). His lectures are very good, he can be funny, and he seems to really care. Sometimes, though, he talks too much.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Ethics. Definitely a character. At times seems to like the sound of his voice a bit too much. Allows students to direct class discussion which is great in theory but often leads to redundant dialogues and circular reasoning. Also did not stick to the schedule with regards to assignments. Readings are not too long but are essential.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! One of the best I've seen so far. Cares about his students. Gives interesting and helpful lectures to help the material studies. Grading might be a little bit hard comparing with other Manresa professors but you learn a lot by always being challenged! Strongly recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHRM1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have ever had. He will help you open your mind and increase your writing and thinking skills. Very kind and fatherly. Grading system seems arbitrary but if the reading is completed the class lectures make more sense, but the reading is not necessary because his lectures are clear enough.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHRM1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really smart and very personable

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHRU0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

quite possibly the best professor i will ever have. not an easy grader but worthwhile - if you want to improve your writing or cognitive skills, he will help you. although he is critical of your work, he is also extremely helpful and kind. most importantly, the class topics he chooses are interesting and stay with you for a long time after class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHRU3310
• 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:

Well, it certainly wasnt easy, but it was pretty damn interesting. Dr. Baur is extremely smart, and hes a pretty nice guy, too. Papers weren't easy by any means... if you take this class, be prepared to read anywhere from 15 to 50 pg articles, and understand them for papers. If you're not big into reading philosophy articles, dont take this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LAW
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher! Very knowledgeable and thorough and he certainly tests your intellectual ability. Class is not for inferior intellects, but those with higher faculties will be extremely enlightened from studying under Bauer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: KANT
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Baur made it worth getting up at 8:30 to take his class. He will challenge you, but he is very fair and wants you to think.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: KANT
• 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:

class was hard conceptually, likewise it was academically. i dont know if he's hard or it was just the complex material, but class was very interesting, opens your mind, and you'll never find a kantian so thorough as him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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 power couple!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILETHIC
• 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:

He is such a great teacher, he is very challenging, informative, educated. Has not only his PhD but his JD from Harvard (wicked smart). He presents everything in a way that is interactive and current.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Don't take his class unless you LOVE philosophy other wise it is living hell! Also don't take his class unless you write perfectly, because he is famous for giving D's because of a couple of missing commas. I hated every second of his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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:

Makes class very worthwhile and engaging. Challenges your mind and your ideas. You will remember this professor for all the right reasons. He is a valuable asset to Fordham.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL313
• 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:

At Catholic University in 1992 - Dr Michael Baur was one of the best profs I ever had. Very enthusiastic and helpful - knows his material and challenges the student in an entertaining way.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHRU
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

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