Paul Tudico - East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Professor: Paul Tudico

Department: Philosophy

College: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4017
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tudico's classes are what you make of them. He's a fair professor, and he will give you the grade you deserve. If you do the readings, engage with the class, and support your arguments, you will earn his respect and have a great time. He will challenge your beliefs and will never let you or anyone else win argument. Not for the faint of heart.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Four exams and then a few homework assignments throughout the semester that total 100 points. No room for error at all if you want to pass. I do NOT recommend taking Tudico for any classes. If you disagree with him on anything keep it to yourself unless you want a lecture as to why his way is better. I will never take him again!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2040
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tudico is by far my favorite professor I have had at ETSU. He is great at explaining topics that could cause confusion, but he can be tough on people who are not willing to explain why they believe something. Be ready to read the books assigned and actually speak in class. If you ask questions, try to understand concepts, and talk you will do well!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tudico is tough and not faint of heart. He will make you work and will not let you say things without making you defend it. His classes are very reading intensive, and his tests are all essay. Overall his class if fun, you just have to be willing to work hard and think critically.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2040
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very cut and to the point, Tudico walked us through several takes on the Meaning of Life. He makes it clear his class is not about disproving God's existence or whatever protestants tend to get so worked up about in Philosophy. If you're easily offended though, wouldn't recommend. Not for the faint of heart. Boring if no one talks, though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading but it's interesting stuff and all posted on D2L. You can miss up to 4 days without losing points. If you have an open mind and want to learn the answers to questions about the meaning of life, this class is for you. If you're sensitive and not willing to be wrong, beware. Minimal effort but maximum participation required.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2040
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

*Sigh* This isn't going to be pretty, but i'm going to be respectful. Tudico is not a good teacher point blank. I had him for Philosophy as a conversation and he is very passionate about the subjects you cover in class. So passionate that if you disagree with him or simply don't understand the material he will insult you and have fun doing it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tudico is one of my all time favorite professors. He encourages everyone to think critically and attempt to understand the world around you. If you come in with an open mind, a good work ethic, and you are determined to do well you will love this class and this professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You do a TON of readings and will be very challenged. A lot of people say he is mean, but really he is challenging what you have been taught to think. His lectures are always interesting, but his exams are very very very very difficult. His directions are never clear for assignments.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am so happy that I got to take a class with Dr. Tudico, especially because I had been told this whole time that he was a meanie. The content of this class is USEFUL for your entire lifetime. Good to have an expert to learn the basics from. TAKE THIS YOUR FIRST YEAR instead of waiting until the end! Will help for other classes!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2040
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oh, man.... this guy. You have to participate/ at the end of the year he will go around, and everyone in the class grades your participation. You have two grades ( a few pop quizzes) he said he might change that though and do more quizzes. The 10-page paper you have under a week to do for midterm and hour long one on one meeting for final. Good luck.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He can't stand when people don't agree with his point of view and will insult people who disagree.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you hate getting your feelings hurt, I wouldn't recommend taking his class. If you have thick skin, like good banter and a professor who pushes you to think properly, he's perfect for you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is no joke!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the most amazing professor I have ever met in my college life. He can surely come across as a bit off but beneath all that toughness is a great human being who will help you to understand the concepts. Very inspirational. Teaches really well. Be ready to read. critical thinking may not be the thing for everyone. So understand the gist.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a hard class in general. I had a hard time learning from his lectures and just reading the texts. I had to youtube most of the material. It seems easy in class but you have to take notes and ask a lot of questions. The tests are very hard if you don't understand the material. I recommend finding a tutor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

cool dude, but do not take him for practical reasoning. hardest class I have ever taken at ETSU.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took the final exam for Practical Reasoning today and I must say I'm going to miss this class. For the first time in a while I am leaving a class with applicable knowledge. Thanks for the great semester.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class format and the professor can be a little overwhelming at first, with the insistence that you defend your opinion or position, but this is what gives the discussions on the readings the potential to be really interesting and really varied. Attendance is a must for participation, in class quizzes, and info about the course given in class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2030
• 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:

Prof. Tudico is a good teacher, but can come across rude and very intimidating. His lectures are good, but he can sometimes get stuck on a topic and "beat a dead horse". Participation is encouraged in the beginning, but if you answer incorrectly he is kind of snappy. If you pay attention in class, study, and do the homework you should be fine.