Charles Griswold - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Charles Griswold

Department: Philosophy

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PH310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was fairly hard but Prof. Griswold is amazing! He's so passionate about what he does and he makes you really understand the content through meaningful discussions. He's super nice and he can explain the hardest concepts in the simplest way

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PH310
• 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:

LOVE. Griswold is wonderful, and you should absolutely take a class with him if you can. He tries to put as little stress on his students as possible, and we had so many great discussions this semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PH454
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really loved this class! We had great discussions and the material is so interesting. Dr. Griswold leads the discussion really well too. 1 paper each week and no exams throughout the course!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: UC103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's just a great professor and can keep the conversation going on forever in a discussion. He explains everything clearly and lucidly, and he's honestly just a great guy who has a huge passion for what he teaches. Overall, I would love to take him again, and he really inspired me to take other philosophy courses. Take his classes if you can.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Griswold is a great philosophy teacher. He cares more about students understanding and questioning the material than tests. If you pay attention in class and especially if you take notes, the tests are an easy A. The readings are dense, but he goes over them in detail each lecture. He keeps class interesting, even though it can be dull.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolute babe that wants you to learn. Although the lectures may become a bit draining, he tends to spice them up with some quirky Zeus impersonations and candid humor. Also gives you all the test questions beforehand, bless up to my main man C. Grizzy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• 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:

He's a great teacher. Lectures are fun and engaging and he always helps out and makes sure everyone understands what is happening. He gives you the test questions a week ahead of time, prepare your answers and you'll do fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• 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:

Griswold is a great guy and a good lecturer. He not only knows the material well, but he is skilled at facilitating discussion and will press you in questioning. If you skim the reading, pay attention in class, and CONTRIBUTE, you will do fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most knowledgable professors I've ever had. I went into PH 155 with absolutely no knowledge in philosophy, but I always left lecture completely miffed by Professor Griswold's intelligence and awesome anecdotes. Gives out test questions before the test and is always there to help! Would definitely recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Griswold is sweet, understanding, and funny. he really wants students to participate and challenge each other. he's very insightful and definitely not the type of philosophy prof to tell you what to think. read the textbook and study for the quizzes/tests and go to your ta's review sessions/office hours bc there's a lot of material to get through

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Griswold is so nice and funny. I had to take a PH requirement so I chose politics and philosophy. I find it so boring as someone not interested in philosophy, but I think if you're into it you'd like it. He makes a seating chart and calls on random people so do the reading. Attendance is taken in lecture and discussion. Discussion is useless.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PH155
• 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'm a freshman, so I was super nervous about my first semester of classes. Professor Griswold showed me there was no reason to be. He's easily one of my favorite teachers ever. The material is super interesting and his lectures always helped with my understanding of the readings. He always illuminates something I didn't notice. Take this class!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love Griswold. Definitely take the class if you have the change. Read beforehand and his lectures will blow your mind.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PH150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor. I highly recommend this class. He is super helpful in and outside of class. No laptops during lecture so some people might not like that.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PH150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's wonderful. Great class. All lecturing, but 1.5 hours can be draining. Tests are essay questions you're given ahead of time. Do the reading, it's super interesting as well as necessary for lecture and discussion. He makes you work hard, but is very nice and approachable, happy to help students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Griswold is absolutely amazing. This class has no homework besides readings, which he will discuss and clarify the next day in lecture. Although the entire period is based around lecture, it's still super interesting. You get all the test questions ahead of time so you can prepare yourself in entirety for the exam. TAKE THIS CLASS.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PH310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Griswold is fantastic. He turns complex material into interesting class discussions. He gives you options for test questions ahead of time so you know what you're getting yourself into. I can't wait to take another one of his classes!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved him so much. He gives you all the test questions before hand so if you do bad on the test, it's your fault and your fault alone. Definitely go to his office hours just to talk, he's the best.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PH234
• 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:

Literally one of the best professors I've had at BU. Kind, interesting, passionate. He's helpful, clear, and cares both about his students and the subjects. The class was also super interesting - and Griswold made sure it wasn't too difficult but also not a boring easy snooze. I really recommend him/the class!