Houston Craighead - Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Professor: Houston Craighead

Department: Philosophy

College: Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him years ago and he still stands out as one the most brilliant instructors I have ever had. Seems like his teaching style & his ability to lead discussions,belongs more in an ivy league school than Winthrop. His class is difficult if you procrastinate (which I did). If you do the assignments and enjoy critically thinking you will be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a hard professor but I enjoyed the class. Take him if you enjoy philosophy and want to work hard.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor, brillant! Some people may not like him bc he is challenging. He has an ability to find flaws in both sides of arguments on the spot. If you are open minded you will love his class, and learn a lot. Highly reccomend if you are a critical thinker

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

How the hell do you fail Philosophy 101? The answer, take the course as taught by Craighead. I was at every class, took notes, but could never finish the essay tests due to time constraints. I went to Prof. Craighead to see if I could write a paper or something to make a passing grade since it was my final semester in college. He refused to work with me on anything. I had to pay for a Maymester gen. ed. course in order to graduate on time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Craighead is your typical philosophy professor. He's very hard, expects a lot out of you, but is an excellent teacher. Seems like an @$$ sometimes, but is willing to help you out if you make the effort.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He had to be my all time favorite professor

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brillant..The most intellectual/intelligent professor I have ever had. Wowed by the man. Do not take his courses if you procrastinate! SEriously! RUUuuuuuuuuun! It was awful

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• 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:

Awful man. EXTREMELY HARD CLASS---RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

EXTREMELY HARD CLASS---RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is freakin HARD. He gives maybe 4 days between tests. You have no time to study and then he gives at least 40 homework problems. If you're very smart like me, you might get a B.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILMANY
• 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:

Winthrop's best professor! He is tough but he will change your life if you are open and receptive. He makes you think. Most students believe he is telling them they are wrong. He tries to make them think about the material and their questions.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL300
• 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:

Excellent professor, comes off as an *** but is a good guy when it comes down to it, willing to help you out if you've put for the effort.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL201
• 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:

Big time ****! Just likes to hear himself talk. Never lets you finish a thought before he tells you that you are wrong.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 201MORE
• 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:

Excellent professor - definitely one of Winthrop's best. Soooo sexy, too. (I'm a sucker for intelligent, thoughtful profs)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• 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:

Best professor at Winthrop