Fred Peters - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Professor: Fred Peters

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RCCORE100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very respectable and educated professor. Extremely knowledgeable about philosophy and humanity topics. Seems a little awkward and talks slowly at first, but is actually a very caring person. My class topic was about Nietzsche, and it was filled with inspiring discussions, readings, and writings. Do the work and you'll get good grades.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RCHUM275
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The most intelligent professor I've ever had. I enjoyed coming to class everyday and hearing him lecture, he is full of knowledge. He is a very very cool guy. He isn't like most professors who just want you to memorize what they're saying, Professor Peters just wants you to enjoy the material and absorb it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RCHUM365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fred Peters is the man. Actually the only lecture I enjoyed attending in my time at UofM. Learned a great deal in his class about 19th century thinkers. Inspired me to "take the plunge" (as he would say) to study more of Nietzsche and existential thought in general. Highly, highly recommend this man.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RCCOR013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Peters is an excellent instructor, he is extremely knowledgeable about the reading and his classes are highly educative. His material is a bit difficult, but the structure is perfect and helps you evolve as a person. His insights are great and overall he is probably the best professor I have had at this university

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RCCORE100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

FGP is a little awkward at first but he is incredibly knowledgable about the material and helps make an otherwise impossible class very understandable. The readings are very difficult, especially at first -- don't get scared off: you can sparknote all the books -- but he is a very reasonable grader. Funny at times but unintentionally so.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RCHUMS364
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Peters has great insight into the works that we discussed in this course and is gifted at sharing that insight with his students. There was a ton of reading but I feel like I am taking a lot away from the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RCCORE100
• 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 is knowledgeable in class, and helpful & inspirational during office hour. The class looks hard and it is (not only readings & writings but also constant group report), but as long as you read, participate the discussion (FYI, he prefers to let student speak), and writes (he doesn't care too much on styles) ,getting an A is not a dream far away.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RCCORE100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fred Peters has a stellar background and knowledge of Existential philosophy. He has always very kind and helpful. His classroom environment invites all questions as well as critical thought. If you're interested in the subjects he teaches: take one of his classes!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RCHUM365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peters is an AMAZING lecturer and a generous grader. He works you hard with lots of readings but you get a lot from his classes. His classes all tie together and many people take multiple Peters classes. I would recommend him to anyone--RC student, someone in need of Humanities credits (particularly those who aren't big fans of humanities), etc.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RCCOR013
• 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:

This isn't an easy class. You're expected to read a lot of difficult material very quickly. Unfortunately, much of the class is spent presenting outlines, so you probably won't come out of this class with a great understanding of Nietzsche's ideas. However, the Prof is brilliant, the reading is interesting, and the papers are graded VERY generously

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CORE100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Peters is fantastic. He starts the class of by saying that everyone will get a good grade, and while that is true, do NOT think that this is a gut. Presentations from each student are required for almost every class. However, he is very forgiving (when you botch it) and cares very much about students. He looks exactly like Christopher Walken!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RCCORNIET
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class seemed impossible at first but slowly became more bearable and eventually enjoyable. Peters is an excellent prof, and made it totally worthwhile. You learn a lot about yourself even if you can't understand Nietzsche completely. His sweaters are also truly amazing and a reason in itself to take his class. I swear. He's a fascinating man.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RCCOR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors at Michigan. A great story teller and an extremely interesting lecturer. His courses are ambitious and well designed. He encourages independent thought and creativity. He is a very inspiring professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RCHUM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's wonderful, and one of my absolute favorite professors at the university. I took a class with him every year I was at Michigan, because I enjoyed them so much.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RCHUMPSYC
• 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:

Prof Peters is extremely eloquent and intelligent. I enjoy his sense of humor and colorful sweater collection!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RCHUM275
• 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:

such an awesome guy. he's so smart, has so many interesting "parentheses" to supplement the material. This class was pretty fun, the reading can be a little dry but you don't really have to read....exams are pretty straight-forward, only one 7-10 page paper on a topic of your choice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ALLALL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've taken 4 courses with this guy, and he is without a doubt my favorite professor. His approach is a bit dry but the information itself is fascinating, and he is a wealth of expertise and personal anecdotes. And there is always the suspense of what glorious sweater he will be wearing today. I am now an expert on Nietzsche. Thanks, Mr. Peters.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RCCORNIET
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Fred Peters is not just the man. He is the Over-Man. Seriously, you will learn so much, and view a lot of truly beautiful sweaters.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RCCOR100
• 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:

While Peters is very knowledgeable and his () are very interesting, the class is set up in such a way that it is very DRY. You will be bored by the third class no matter how interesting you find Nietzsche.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RCCOR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

amazing man. class a little boring at times, but it is well worth it to have him.