Gordon Wilson - University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC

Professor: Gordon Wilson

Department: Philosophy

College: University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

I am madly in love with man. I think he is brilliant and every student should get the chance to take a course by him. He was enthusiastic and encouraged us to figure things out through discussion and challenged us, often using the socratic method, which I love. He is definitely one of my favorite professors I've had.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL255
• 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:

Dr. Wilson is one of the most fair, understanding professors at UNCA. He is genuinely interested in the success of his students, and is willing to help you no matter what. One of the Philosophy dept's best assets! I loved his classes; he's the best!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Really good combination of making difficult material accessible without dumbing it down. He's helpful and really seems to want his students to do well. It's nice to have a professor who likes his job and is rooting for you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

I didn't enjoy this professor nor his class. Seem to pick favorites.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC101
• 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:

Very intelligent and good at explaining logic. Of course it's difficult material and he doesn't spoon-feed the answers to his students--but he's a great professor overall. He's always willing to help outside of class and really seems to enjoy his job.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL255
• 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:

Very knowledgeable and helpful. His classes are hard because it's hard subject matter. He expects a lot, but it's not unreasonable. If you actually do the work, pay attention and study you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I didn't care for this professor. I think he's very biased and cares less about his students. He's smart and can teach you things, but at the cost of your GPA. I'd take Maitra instead. I've talked to other I took the class with, and they said the same thing. Bye-bye GPA!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

I really liked Intro to Logic. Dr. Wilson is funny, incredibly smart, and can make the class laugh. It's a little challenging and takes work outside of class, but as long as you prepare, you'll have a good time in Logic.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HUM214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a little strange a first, but he's very very smart. While sometimes he doesn't make sense, his humanites class allowed for a lot of freedom to express opinions. His tests are really hard, though. Just a warning. But he's a really nice guy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HUM214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hum 214 was great. He has a lot of interesting information, loves class discussions, and grades papers really easily. Tests are really hard. He gives his students lots of freedom in papers and class talks. Hard but good. Great Prof is you have a disability!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One word: Horrible!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL303
• 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:

Philosophy of Religion with Dr. Wilson was a great class. I took it and Medieval at the same time and I liked the combination. Take Wilson classes if you can.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL255
• 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:

Dr. Wilson's Medieval Philosophy class is one of the best courses offered at UNCA! He is immensely knowledgeable. If only all professors were more like him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MEDIEVALPHIL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would advise all newbies to avoid this man. He's hard as hell, and very strange. I really didn't get him at all.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• 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:

Not clear, highly eccentric, avoid if possible.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He often doesn't explain new topics well at all and when he does, they are often unclear and difficult to piece together. he is good with extra help though.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Interesting class and knowledgeable professor. Tough essays and a lot of reading. It's ultimately worthwhile and during lecture it's fun. If only the essays were a little easier. :) It's a more traditional approach to academics, which isn't necessarily bad.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL255LOGIC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

his courses are difficult but his knowledge is so broad that his ablitly to help individual students makes it easy to learn. He is willing to help you if you are willing to put some time into his course. I learned a lot from his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUMANITIES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Why is this person still teaching?