Peter Loptson - University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Professor: Peter Loptson

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4430
• 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 smart prof, does better during seminars

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHILPHIL
• 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:

This prof is the only philosophy prof at guelph who actually seems like a philosophy prof. he is an absolute genius, and he is very willing to help with any problem you have. some people say he is boring, i disagree; his passion for the subject matter is sort of contagious. Take any class you can with this guy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3280
• 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:

It is true that his lectures are not necessarily the most fun you will ever have, but they are incredibly interesting and clear. He is also the kindest prof I have met and he loves to hear his students. Very intelligent and very philosophical, aka. there is no clear cut answer... ever.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2140
• 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:

Attend classes and you will be fine. He's interesting and often funny in his own eccentric way. Very thorough understanding of the material. Easy midterms.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2230
• 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:

Humble genius. Sensitive caring guy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2230
• 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:

Kind, humble, passionate, and considerate. Knows everything inside out in regards to what he teaches. Makes his work, his class accessible to his students and is understanding.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shy, quiet guy. Overall generous marking on the midterm and final . If you read the text and listen to this guy (sometimes he's boring) you will do well. He did a great job of explaining the texts that were hard to read or confusing!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: METAPHYS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

mumbly, nice guy, kinda weird

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very kind man who simply cannot speak in front of an audience; he gets flustered and stutters at the simplest of questions. As such, his lectures are often hard to follow. His marking is very fair and he is always available after class. The work is straightforward - he's clear when he writes and confusing when he speaks.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• 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:

He really knows his stuff. Dont bother buying the textbook, its a waste of money and he only tests you on stuff he teaches in class. Kind of boring sometimes, but knew how to get the point across

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's so smart but it is a boring class. He's pretty shy and his lecture style isn't great, but he's good to talk to outside of the classroom and he tries his best. I feel kinda bad for him sometimes because he seems really nervous even though he knows his stuff. Good guy, not so great lecturer.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I found him very unclear in his lectures. To me, it felt like he basically read the text back to us which didn't help clarify ideas that were complex. Overall, he was a very nice prof, but he needs to work on his lecture style.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy, and he tries his best to answer every question as best he can (even when the question is entirely off-the-wall and bears no relevance to the topic at hand...). His lectures can get tedious at times, but it's normally very interesting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1000
• 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:

Outstanding nervousness.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Many of mu fellow students slept, or stared off into the distance. Sleeper... need i say more!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The most amazingly monotonous individual i have ever met. Explains with a kind of mental stammer. Truly, the best incarnation of the total irrelevance of analytic philosophy. Keep up the good work... i no longer have insomnia

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

spends the whole lecture going around the point...great prof to help u catch up on sleep.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

not at all good at lecturing...very unclear...doesn't get to the point