Richard Klonoski - University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Professor: Richard Klonoski

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 210J
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

An absolute champion among men. He is incredibly smart, incredibly funny, and is a fantastic teacher. Probably one of, if not my favorite ever. His class is hard, but the subjects aren't slacker subjects. He's tough, but absolutely fair. He treats the subjects, and the students with the utmost respect.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 210J
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Klonoski will come off a little weird at first. His class might seem hard, but if you take good notes and listen to everything he says in lecture, you'll be fine. For the honors course, his tests are fair but brutal. You literally have to know everything. Fair grader. Charming personality once you get to know him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL313
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best professor I have ever taken at the U. Read, follow along in the lecture, write down everything he says and follow along in the book and you will excel in this course. Readings are relatively short and very interesting. You will learn so much about yourself! If you get the opportunity, take this course with Klonoski. Loved!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210J
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the funniest, most engaging and insightful professors I have taken so far. It's very doable to get an A in SJLA Ethics - everyone will tell you that you have to write down literally everything he says - and you do :) - but the tests are very straightforward, nothing you wouldn't expect. Loves handball and flannel shirts. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Klonoski is one of the best professors I've ever had. I am not a philosophy major and genuinely enjoyed his lectures. You have to write down everything he says and memorize it, but if you can do that, there will be no surprises. He is always willing to clarify and loves questions. There's only 5 tests, take home final, no papers.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210J
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Klonoski is great. I took him for SJLA and the reputation is correct: He is very specific with what he wants in responses on tests. However, he will repeat things numerous times indicating that they are important. Write down everything he says and make a study group to pool notes. Begin test preparations early because its a lot of memorizing

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210J
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was honestly my favorite class taken freshman year. He makes you work incredibly hard for an A, but it is doable with copious amounts of studying. You MUST take detailed notes, and if you skip class even once you will miss so much material. His lectures are amazing, and they keep you engaged the entire time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 210J
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is challenging at first, but over time it was easy to get used to Klonoski's style of teaching. Make sure you take detailed notes! 90% of the time if he repeats something more than once it's going to be on the test. It's a tough class but do not give up, it was the best class of my freshman year

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ethics is a difficult class and he is very tough. Tests are all essay questions but he is very helpful and will try and help you out.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Klonoski is a great guy. He's real chill and doesn't take himself too seriously. No work besides tests, which are on the hard side (all short answer, sometimes essay), but he mostly only tests you on what he covers in class. Take DETAILED notes and DON'T skip. If you want the A, you have to work for it, but either way it's a fun time :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Klonoski is the best philosophy test at the University of Scranton. Coming to class matters. Missing one class could result is so much information missed. No matter bring the book or materials you are reading to class he hates when your not prepared. Pay attention and write till you can't write anymore! He also makes you work for your grade!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

I was speaking with my nephews yesterday who have taken phl 120 w/ Dr. Klonoski. I took his class in 1981 (his first year at Scranton). Just wanted to say he is one of the best professors I ever had. As testament I can still recall nearly all I learned from him- Sophocles, Plato, Descartes, Sartre- he made it all so relevant. Wonderful! Take it!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

Very good philosophy teacher but a very tough grader. Grading scale is very funny (92 is a A-) so he makes you work for your grade. As long as you attend class and take notes you will do fine!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS
• 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:

I enjoyed this class and learned a lot, however, the tests were just too hard. Although he's a great teacher and he'll thoroughly teach you everything about the subject, his tests are all essay and he wants a crazy amount of detail. Impossible A, tough B, easy C.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class during the shortened summer so its a lot of material in short time. So many notes, talks really fast and its a memorization. If you aren't a memorizer (I am not) than this is not the teacher for you. I studied for days but couldn't get more than a c on tests. No quizzes no papers no presentations. He also can't/won't use techn

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS
• 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:

Klonoski is a lovely man, he just wants an insane amount of details in your response on the exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

I completely enjoyed this class. I loved the discussions. I learned a lot. He is one of the most interesting, funny, and brilliant teachers I have ever encountered. I loved every class and would actually get out of bed even while I was sick to attend because it made me happy to be there. He is a tough grader but I still sing his praises.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

TAKE THIS GUY! Dr. Klonoski is the best teacher I've ever had and he's extremely relateable. He breaks down even the most difficult topics so that you can understand them. I'm a science major and he really made me enjoy philosophy. His tests can be diffcult, however if you prepare ahead of time you'll do great! I really loved his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• 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:

I LOVED HIS CLASS! He explains everything in ways that I would have never understood them. He is extremely intelligent and puts really hard subjects into its simplest terms. His tests can be challenging, however if you re-read the text and take good class notes you will do well. He makes philosophy extremely interesting and fun.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• 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:

Took him for intersession. Really simplifies things for you and makes it clear what is important. Tests were very easy if you just study the notes and readings. Nice guy if you get to know him as well.