Ed Pluth - California State University Chico, Chico, CA

Professor: Ed Pluth

Department: Philosophy

College: California State University Chico, Chico, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was my first real in depth look at Philosophy and I fell in love wit philosophy. He presented very pressing and relevant questions and helped answer these questions as various opinions in philosophy by following the course guidelines. To say the least this professor made a potentially boring class interesting and relevant.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pluth is my favorite professor so far. He has a kind and happy demeanor and always cracks jokes in class even if no one laughs, which is endearing. Quizzes every Friday but are easy as long as you attend class and go over his presentations. This was an interesting, thought-provoking, and low-stress class that I would definitely recommend taking.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his online winter class, and it really wasn't that bad. The reading can get a little dry and or confusing, but his lectures do a great job at clarifying the material. the homework is super easy, it's mainly just a study guide for us on the quizzes. oh and there's a quiz after every lesson so stay on top of that. get ready to really study.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL02
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pluth quite simply put; is the man. He bumped my 87% in the class directly to an A just because he liked me, I showed up to class, and improved my test grades.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL384
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

gave out easy essay question tests with tons of time to complete! course material is harder to understand but he grades easily and gives out reasonable amounts of work. easy quizes every friday. honestly nicest guy ever, you could go to him for anything, he's really understanding.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pluth is a great professor. He'll often make jokes that aren't funny, which is why it's funny. To pass you pretty much just need to attend class bc he does take role by a sign in sheet,unless you have friends. sometimes he goes more in depth with a certain quote or concept & he'll put that on the weekly quizzes or exams. Easy class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ed is such a chill person. He makes learning philosophy fun especially because he laughs at his own jokes. this class is an easy A. he takes attendance. everything on the quiz and exams are on the lecture slides. Ed loves philosophy and loves what he does.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a really cool guy and the class is easy if you just pay attention, you don't even need to take notes or read the readings he assigns. Lectures were interesting at first but get boring over time. Still a very easy class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor that's passionate about philosophy. The lectures were always varied and held my attention. Tests were fairly easy as long as you attended class. I recommend this teacher if you're looking for a laid back class that is still educational and fun.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• 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:

Great professor. Really helpful and rarely boring. Philosophy can be very boring, but with this guy, it never was. Attendance is mandatory. Just go to class and do what you're told. If you follow his instructions and stay on track, this class will be a very easy class. Best teacher to take if you need to clear a G.E.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• 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:

Awesome professor! So understanding. He has a great way of explaining things and he is so helpful. Really just wants you to pass and take something from his classes. The work is easy if you go to class. When you go to take a Philosophy class look for this professor!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL102
• 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:

Took PHIL 102 half online with Pluth. Subject matter was difficult for me, but through many visits with Pluth in his office hours and through emails, I was able to figure it out. Pluth is a very helpful professor who wants his students to understand and succeed.

Rating # 13

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:

Loved this teacher. He is super nice and very helpful. His class is mostly a discussion between himself and students so if you talk during class you are sure to learn a lot and get a good grade. Light on reading, exams were fairly easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Pluth is the nicest guy ever. All of his tests are online and you can revisit the questions as many times as you want. He is helpful and will clarify anything you don't understand. You don't really need the books he assigns, just take good notes in class and you'll be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. I had him last year and this year. He makes everything easy to understand and his tests are pretty easy if you go to class and listen to what he is saying.

Rating # 16

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:

Take this class online! He organizes everything great. Very easy to follow, you can re-take your weekly quiz three times and re-take your tests twice to try and get a better grade. Read the chapter, do practice questions, then take a weekly quiz. He's very helpful and there's study sessions also. Best online class I've taken!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL107
• 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:

He is a great teacher, he makes sure you understand the material, and, since the tests are essays, allows you to put your own spin to the questions. Your whole grade is based on tests and an essay, but the tests are pretty easy if you look over the material prior to class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good teacher. He talks a little fast and goes off track once in awhile, but he goes over everything multiple times. His tests are extremely easy. Just pay attention in class and your good. You dont even need to read the books, he goes over everything in class. Would def take him again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class, listen and repeat what he says back to him..A+ you dont have to learn the****.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He goes over stuff really fast, and has you sign in every day, but the tests are pretty simple even if you don't really know the info. i think he just wants to know your opinion, and that's what he grades off of. Overall, good class.