Paul Gaffney - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Paul Gaffney

Department: Philosophy

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is definitely not easy to get an A in this class - you need to prove that you're worthy of it. He gives four exams, each worth 25% of your grade (the final is what determines your grade though). Make sure to take good notes!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI3700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the best. He gives a bit of work but it's honestly not boring and useless. He's a genuine, talented professor and you will almost definitely enjoy his class. Do yourself a favor and give him a try.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000C
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really good professor and really engages his students but it's almost impossible to get a A+ on any of his tests because he's really picky

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI3700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Online course was one of the best I took. Weekly posts on Discussion Board and three papers (2 short one and 1 long). Would not hesitate to recommend Dr Gaffney or to take him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI3650
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Gaffney pushes you to open your mind and see things from different perspectives and it's amazing. His class made me want to be a philo minor. He's intelligent and an excellent professor, fair grader and the workload isn't too heavy. He's funny, understanding, intelligent, and kinda hot in his own way. I would deff take him again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI3650
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor in St John's. Must take him only because he has the ability to not only teach you how to critically think, but to question your beliefs. He won't let you fail and help you if you are (highly unlikely). He's very laid back & funny! Take him as much as you can.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• 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:

he is a smart guy and knows what he is talking about. his lectures will help u a LOT so attend class and take notes. kinda dry and slow. 3 in class short essays and 3 take home. u can discuss your grade, he is very open to it and encourages it. pretty tough grader tho. if u take him, develop a relationship with him. nice guy, but kinda tough grader

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Smart guy, grade is based on three or four short essays-below 350 words- and a three tests which are also essays. If you go to class and take notes you will never have to read. He appreciates if you have your own opinion.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• 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:

Gaffney is such a nice guy! Not afraid to throw in a joke or two, and the class is pretty lighthearted and fun.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI3650
• 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:

Really interesting prof who knows his stuff. Wants students to participate. I had a great class who was very opinionated and he likes discussion. Encourages differences in opinion. Do the readings, quizes are easy if you do and keep on top of the final paper! Midterm and final are easy if you give what he asks for and read. AWESOME, LEARNED A LOT!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHI3650
• 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:

The Best Prof at St Johns. it is hard to find great professors at st johns but Gaffney is one of them. he is fair and always willing to help. anyone interested in law school should talk to him. do well on the term paper and pay attention in class and you will get an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000
• 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:

Hands down the best prof ever in the entire school. Easy and at the same time you learn stuff.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI3650
• 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:

A GREAT class for prospective lawyers (more so than for philosophers). Prof's explanations are very clear, but somewhat repetitive and perhaps a little too simple. Thus it's very tempting, but not advisable, to neglect the readings. Prof is extremely helpful, accommodating, and kind, yet firm in his evaluations. Very lively class discussions.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HONPHIL
• 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. Gaffney is a fantastic teacher. He explains everything in a clear and succinct way and reinforces important ideas again and again. Classes were really entertaining with his anecdotes. Definitely not an easy A, but a great class nonetheless.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000
• 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:

One of the most brilliant professors at SJU. very approachable. but it's not an easy A. go to class and take good notes. Participate if you want him to remember your name and get a good grade. If you do good on his tests and are engaged in class discussion, you'll get a B+ at least. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHI1000
• 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:

One of the most articulate professors at St. John's. Very passionate about what he's teaching. Exceeded my expectations of the class. Basically, go to class, take good notes, and you'll be fine on his tests. Very approachable as well. Helped me develop my own philosphy of the human person.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Gaffney is a great teacher. I hardly or did not study for his exams and got an A. He explains everything so clearly and if you pay attention you will do great. He re-explains the material numerous times so it really sinks in. Great prof. and he made class interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i studied more than i did for any test...including state exams/SATS....and i still got a B+....never worked so hard in my life...and still..did not get the A i worked hard for. very frustrating. take someone else if you want to up your GPA. not working hard at all in this class...will get you a D. HARD WORK FOR NOTHING. ..NEXT PROFESSOR!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Omg. Let me first say I am not a slacker, I am an A student and I get my work done...but this class is not what its cracked up to be.this was the most misleading rating ever, he's not hot one bit either. It was hard to pay attention and the ESSAY tests were HARD.Forget about sharing your point of view on them like he says. YOULL DEF GET A C-. LAME.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHI2200
• 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:

Brilliant. Best class i have taken at st john's.