Patrick Findler - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Professor: Patrick Findler

Department: Philosophy

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! Flipped classroom. 1st 3 weeks are lectures on theories needed for the semester. Rest is groups teaching each chapters questions. 2 quizzes, 1 group lesson plan, 1 group report, 1 individual essay. If you understand the material he teaches in the beginning, this class should be a breeze. Make sure you have a good group!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was a nice prof at the beginning of the semester but over time he developed favourites & it became pretty noticeable. For the quizzes, he gives you the questions beforehand to study, so those are pretty easy but the papers are pretty tough and participation matters. UNPOPULAR OPINION: NOT A GPA BOOSTER (at least not with Patrick).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is really a hard professor, I took him for Phil 3033.. he has 60 mins presentations for each group, 2 groups present in one day and he only teaches for first two days of class. He marks really hard. Don't take him!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy who gives examples that deepen the understanding of the material. Devil's advocate, too, so you are guaranteed to gain new perspectives on each issue.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great and caring prof. 50% of course is based on group work, so choose group wisely. Essay marking is a little on the tough side.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this class to boost up my GPA and thats what this class did for me. Patrick is an easy going teacher, his lectures are simple and if you dont understand he will go over the same topic again but with a different example. He's open to discussion about the topics in class. Make sure you take notes on lectures, it helps with writing the essays.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patrick's class is always a pleasure to attend. He is great at facilitating debates in class. The 3 essays are based on the class discussion and debates. I suggest taking notes on important aspects of the debates in class, it'll make the essay all that much easier. Participation is huge, but he makes you feel comfortable about voicing ur opinion.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Patrick is such a good and understanding professor. He gives you due-date extensions easily, forewarns about all pending assignments weeks in advance and listens to you without making you feel dumb (even when you say dumb stuff).

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patrick is amazing. One of my favourite profs at Kwantlen. He made me extremely tempted to switch my major to philosophy. I recommend him for anyone in any major! No textbook! No final! Great class that makes you think and learn a lot :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Patrick is an awesome prof and I highly recommend him. There is lots of debate throughout the topics we learn which keeps the class fun and entertaining. He is one of the reasons I love university so much! If you have the opportunity to take him, do it! and bonus: He doesn't require a textbook, he posts all the reading online!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Patrick is a great prof. As stated in other reviews, there is no final. Only 3 essays & 4 small quizzes. He always gives the quiz question in advance so if you study those it's an easy A. I learned a lot in this class & would recommend him to anyone! He also posts notes online so no need for a textbook!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patrick is a great prof. He is clear in his expectations and wants you to succeed. Class consists of 3 essays, several multiple choice quizzes and class participation. Quizzes are an easy way to boost marks as he gives you the questions 1 week prior. Makes outlines for essays in class & will proof read your essay. Interesting & passionate prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No exams or midterms. That should say it all :) Just 3 essays. He explains things well. Would defs recommend him if you have a loaded semester! I got an A- and barely spent time studying for this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, learned alot from him. I went into the class thinking it was going to be boring but i really enjoyed it and learned alot from him. I would take him again. and there was no textbook so thats a plus!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! very clear with lectures and readings. 3 essays in the semester and gives very thorough guidelines and great feedback. always willing to help and very passionate about philosophy. i would take his class again in a heart beat!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• 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:

I'm pursueing a philosophy major at Kwantlen and Findler is by far the best professor in the department (he is also chair of the department). Very interesting, approachable and fair professor. Explains concepts clearly. Makes philosophy easy when it would otherwise be confusing.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Compiled his own textbook out of free works so no one needed to buy it. His class content was crystal clear, and all the quizzes were super easy. Most of the marks come from essays, which he grades pretty sternly, but his office hours are open and he always wants to help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Patrick is a fantastic professor. Philosophy is a complicated subject and I feel he is very clear when he explains things. He has 2-4 essays in his class depending on the class you take, however he prepares you very well to be able to write it. I got A's on all of mine. Having said that, you do have to pay attention in order to grasp the concepts.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• 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:

Great prof. He love discussion, and quizzes often on the online readings, but are often easy if you read his notes. his notes are clear and concise and he is not afraid to get involved with discussions. I recommend his class to everyone.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've never been compelled to write here but he is such a good prof I had to drop a line on here and encourage anyone who is interested in philosophy to take any of his classes. He is clear, fair and flexible. Carries the discussion very well so there's no too many awkward silences which sometime happen in crappy classes