Drew Leder - Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Professor: Drew Leder

Department: Philosophy

College: Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PL216D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Only take this class if you are willing to do the work. The content is interesting but there are easier upper level philosophy classes that fulfill the core. Also, he treats the class as if you are in high school and is one of those professors where his class is your only class. Beware

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PL396
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

don't get sick during the semester, and if you do: show up anyways, otherwise he thinks you're skipping - and that comes back around in the end. the Tao books you NEED are actually of good quality, the Hindu books are not good selections. need to take notes from reading because nothing is covered in class. don't waste a semester for this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PL314
• 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:

Dr. Leder is a knowledgable professor who cares about his students. He gives several extra credit opportunities and it is difficult to do poorly in the course. Put forth effort, do the readings, and participate every now and again in class and you'll do well. Highly recommend taking him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PL216D
• 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:

i hate philosophy but i didn't hate this class. dr. leder is a little out there and extremely unorganized, but he is a nice guy who wants his studens to do well. good class, i recommend it if you're not into the typical philosophy stuff

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PL216D
• 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 took Asian Thought with Dr. Leder. His class involves alot of work and alot of reading. However, the reading is interesting and is very rewarding. You will learn a substantial amount about Asian culture and religion. It's a great class. Highly recommended!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HN280
• 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:

Easy-going guy who genuinely wants all of his students to do well. He encourages class discussion and original thought, and is not too hard of a grader either. While lectures can sometimes become repetitive, the content is often interesting. I recommend taking his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PL201
• 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:

He's a prof. who loves what he teaches! Read what he assigns b/c he likes to give reading check quizzes(open notes reading check quizzes so take notes)If you don't understand something, go to his office hours b/c he's more helpful there rather than after class.Read the books, take notes in class, and use the review sheet,you'll be good for the test

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PL216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tons of pointless quizzes and extra assignments outside of class. Experiental tracks were useless and spent more time than others in my group but still did not get the credit. I'd skip it. Made me lose my interest in eastern religions by turning them into a bunch of useless jargon.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PL201
• 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 good guy, show up to his class and stay awake, then you should do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PL101
• 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:

Really really nice guy. He calls on whoever he feels like, and doesn't really care if youre wrong, just wants to know you are paying attention and likes to hear your opinion so dont panic...class consisted of 1 group presentation (so easy), 3 tests which were all essays, and 1 paper. understanding guy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

one of the best teachers at loyola...really gets you to think about things from a totally new perspective if you are open minded ...think for yourself and show your strong understanding and opinion on tests to do well...

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Wacko, but really nice. always eating. class is super boring, but take notes and get through them and you can get a B with little effort. He is bizarre, but he wears it well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EASTASIANPHIL
• 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:

undirected, fully believing in the Tao none sense and NOT open to alternative ideas and concepts about Taoism.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLSERVICE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Liberal, like in a big way. Nice guy, but tends to glaze over if you say something contrary to whatever he thinks. Class wasn't bad. Will nit-pick papers. Well-intentioned individual.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

just don't meditate...trust me

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PL216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's a decent professor, but be sure to take accurate and detailed notes. his quizes and hand-ins are a joke, but on the test he wants his lectures written back to him and nothing else. do that and you'll be fine

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Best class I've ever taken at this school. Great books, great teacher, and great discussions. Truly a life changing class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AZNTHGHT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting course, very strange guy. If you like to read about interesting things take the course, however don't expect any attention from the teacher, he as absolutely no attention span. That is good though because everything handed in is 1-2pgs

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

yeah. no paper. which is awesome, but choose not to meditate. trust me, probably one of the most interesting classes ive taken at loyola

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Such a nice man...he is very into Buddhism and Hinduism...Asian Thought was the best class I have ever taken