David Schweickart - Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: David Schweickart

Department: Philosophy

College: Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The man lives what he teaches in th at he is active in many different political organizations and is passionate. Smart guy who makes discussions interesting. Highly recommend, he will expand your perspective. He is HUGE on learning specific terms. Do readings and know terms and you'll be good.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The grade for this class is basically the average of 4 tests. Two are group tests and two are written. The written tests are very tough and he expects a lot of detail so it will bring down your grade. To make up for it, he gives so much extra credit -almost 10- and each one adds a percent to your test average. As a person, he is very interesting.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He truly cares about his students, as well as the health of the world. He is super committed to social justice. He is very understanding about mental health challenges. He is accommodating and kind, because he acts from his heart. He made me question so many things in life, and this class was life changing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I honestly haven't read any of the books, but his lectures are so thorough and he gives detailed outlines of the readings, so you'll do fine. He is anti-technology and doesn't allow laptops at lectures (he also doesn't use sakai). He's kind of a weird guy with a lot of ideas, but the class is interesting and not very difficult.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class attendance is mandatory;u can do well on the exams, but ur grade will suffer if u don't show up to the class. 2 group +2 written exams. Lots of details expected for the written ones. But he changes the grading scale at the very end if there are too many A's or A-'s to keep his bell curve (Not recommended bc of this). Learned a lot though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Papers are either satisfactory or non-satisfactory; class is mandatory; 2 group exams, 2 written exams; lectures can be pretty dry, but sometimes interesting; he shows really interesting films in class! SO. MUCH. EXTRA. CREDIT.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

4 papers that are graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory, many extra credit opportunities, 2 group tests, and 2 written tests. Paper as the exam. Overall, straight forward class, and if you go and do the work, you'll get an Easy A. His lectures are boring, however.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He changed my life and my perspective on so much more than just philosophy. I definitely took something out of this class I will carry forever. He gives a lot of extra credit, but you definitely have to work for your grade. Cannot wait to take another one of his classes

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Schweickart is an amazing lecturer and makes it clear what needs to be known. 2 of the Tests are group exams which are free A's while the other 2 written exams are a little tougher but he does give you the questions beforehand. There are 4 papers on novels and 4 on movies. He also gives outlines of every reading so reading isn't really necessary.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's an extremely smart guy. He's very organized, and his lectures are crystal clear! Best Philosophy teacher at Loyola so far! I'd definitely recommend him! Do not hesitate to take him, you won't regret it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schweickart is so intelligent ! Covered difficult texts, however his lectures were very clear. He prints out lecture notes as handouts so use those for the papers and do the study guides and you'll do great. Also ALOT of extra credit opportunities, do the work and attend class & you'll get an A! Favorite Prof. at Loyola hands down!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schweickart is a very intelligent man. This class requires some effort, because the material is difficult to wrap your head around. We also had a TA, who was a super helpful guy. What I liked was that two of the tests were just group discussions, and the "final exam" was simply watching a movie. Only complaint is that I wish he used the board.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• 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:

This was one of my favorite classes. It was easy in that the papers are not graded and the tests are pretty straight-forward. But you get what you put in, if you read the material and care about it, this is a very rewarding class as the professor is very smart. Even if you don't agree with him, he's very open minded and easy-going.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

4 easy response papers that are not graded. 2 tests. Go to lectures and do the study guide and it is an easy class. Reading is not required. Reviewers are freaking because he has everyone read his book. But I found it interesting to question the author face to face! I didn't think he was a God either though! Fair prof. Lectures are kinda boring.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• 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:

Lectures do ot help for test very much. You have to wkrk your butt off! Someone really needs to tell him that he is not as amazing as he thinks he is.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• 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 guy's a genius. Although I don't agree with his book he definitely is a philosopher. There's about 6 books you have to read throughout the year for a total of about 1000 pages so I would not recommend with a full load. Just do the readings and STUDY IN GROUPS for the exams (he gives a study guide) and you'll probably get an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• 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:

Thinks he's a genius. Way too much involved for a core class. He just wants to prove that he is smarter than you are. DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• 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:

Lectures are very interesting and intellectually stimulating. Presents things in a very comprehensive manner and also lectures on his own theories- which are very thought-provoking. One of the best profs at Loyola.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING professor! He has completely changed my perception of American Capitalism and politics, in general. He is a genius, seriously, take this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL327
• 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:

This is a very interesting class about economic systems. The teacher is a socialist but presents capitalism as well. There are two test pretty straight forward on the readings and a group project where u come up with your ideal society. Not that hard of a class, and I learned alot.