Robert Mayhew - Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Professor: Robert Mayhew

Department: Philosophy

College: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best philosophy professors that Seton Hall has. He knows his material and is always open to feedback and office hours. His grading is not too tough, and it is definitely possible to get a well deserved A in the course. He class lectures are interesting and he is super funny.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best philosophy professor I have taken at SHU. He's funny and understanding. He'll accept late work, though a few points will be taken off. He makes lots of side jokes and references, is clear on what he is looking for, and what he expects. Just don't miss his class. He makes ancient philosophy as fun as it can be anyways

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mayhew is one of the best & funniest profs I've had at Seton Hall. His courses will usually consists of just 3 exams/papers. For ancient philosophy it was 1 paper and 2 exams. People may complain about how he grades exams, but honestly just include important key terms. That's all he looks for, not length. Attendance is a must, participation is not

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He takes attendance before every class and will hold them against you in your final grade. Only 3 tests make up your grade which have 9 or 10 questions on them each. He grades the tests word for word, so if you don't say what he wants you'll loss points. His lectures are long and boring and hand writing is required, computers are not allowed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good professor. really knows the material and explains things pretty clearly. his assignments are very easy and he's very clear about what's on the exams

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took him 1000 level course and you only earn your grade by 3 tests you receive in the class. He is so nitpicky with all of them, if you write too much he grades you harshly, if you don't write enough he grades you harshly. A student in my class asked him how much would be good to write, in his words "Idk, just be perfect". NOT CLEAR and NOT EASY

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Most boring teacher, very picky in what answers he wants to see on his exams, I don't know how he has good reviews.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mayhew is a pretty great professor. He has a whole novel of pet-peeves but he makes the lectures pretty interesting and fun, is a fair grader and is willing to help anyone. His class was not hard, 4 really short papers and 2 tests. DO NOT GO OVER THE WORD LIMIT ON PAPERS My only problem was that during a test he would not answer questions

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1202
• 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:

VERY boring. Easy Class but boring. could be confusing. tests are ehh.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Yes the class is extremely boring, but Mayhew is interesting and he is an easy grader. Follow everything on the syllabus and go to class and there will be no problems. he is super nice and will help a lot if you go to office hours.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Knows his stuff, go to exam reviews and you'll get an A very easy class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1202
• 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:

Easiest course ever. Just show up, take notes, do the paper as he assigns, and you'll get an A

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• 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:

Just show up to his classes and take lots of notes. He tells you exactly what will be on the exams.But don't take the way that he grades the papers for granted.. make sure on the exams you are really clear on your answer or he'll take points off. He was really interesting, funny, and knows his stuff

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super boring!!!!! Don't take him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILANCI
• 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:

He's a fun prof but the material is really difficult. Thankfully the readings are very short, but difficult language and concepts. It's easy to pass this class but very hard to get above a B. If you're okay with that, minimal effort will get you by, and his teaching style will entertain you. If you're not, then you will have to work very hard.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class. Good for an easy A. just show up to each class and do all the papers. There is only two exams the final and the midterm for each he gives you the questions and the answers before the exam so if you just study those you are to get an A. Class is very boring but he is a nice guy

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took him because of a recommendation from a friend. He is a very good professor and I would recommend taking him. His classes are always entertaining as he is a pretty funny professor. Two tests and five very easy one page papers. Take him if you need world culture electives.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1103
• 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:

I will definitely take him for my next world culture course. Midterm, final, and 5 papers and drops the lowest paper grade His jokes sometimes gave me the giggles

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILPHIL
• 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;s a fun prof. Makes a lot of jokes, lets you out early sometimes. The readings are interesting, enjoyable lectures, and the workload is pretty light. Overall great prof, but kind of a tough grader when it comes to exams. just keep up with the readings and pay attention in class and you'll be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILL1103
• 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:

He is a great professor, funny and is clear in his lectures. He repeates everything so it's impossible to not understand the material. 5 short papers, he dropes the lowest grade, midterm and final...Do all of this and it is a easy A. He made me want to minor in philosophy! DEFINANTLY take this professor!!!