Paul Eckstein - Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ

Professor: Paul Eckstein

Department: Philosophy

College: Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LOG101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's ok will give you time to make up work but if you miss class don't ask him what you missed cause he will give you attitude for it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL004
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ultimate Professor. He hasn't come to class on time yet. Love this dude, but he kinda reminds me of "The Architect" from the matrix. Monotonous and kinda hard to understand his vocabulary sometimes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. was good, class was kind of boring. Easy A. He rarely showed up for my class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

all the people who wrote negavtive comments on this professor should go on kcuf themselves

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHR101
• 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:

Amazing professor. I had an interest in philosophy prior to attending this class and since the first lecture I was hooked. His method of teaching is best compared to the Socratic method, where he does not attempt to instill his beliefs and idealogies on you, rather he helps you build your own.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHR106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class I have ever taken. He doesn't show up to half of the classes. I had two assignments and one take home test that were extremely easy. If you want an easy A take this professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

didn't even open the book...and i got an A !! two easy assignments and that's it...just sit and listen the long boring class and u'll do just fine..

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

P. Eckstein is REALLY easy. Although he might seem like a professor who asks a lot of questions, he really makes you think and question certain aspects of life. That's the whole point of philosophy so who ever says they didn't learn anything is just lying cuz they just weren't trying to "think outside the box."

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had, he is so easy. No tests and you don't have to show up for class a lot. He gave 2 papers and that was it he didn't even care how long it had to be. Never used the text book everything he wants you to read he gives you or is online. He comes late a lot or just doesn't show up at all. Did very little work and got a B+

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took intro to Philosophy with him; you do use your textbook, for he gives assignments based on the readings and what he teaches in class. He inspired me to take more philosophy classes; his class opened my mind to new ways of thinking. If you miss his class you might not miss in terms of grade, yet you will miss invaluable knowledge. He is great!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A lot of knowledge without all the work

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHR103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class is a joke. I do not think anyone in the class got lower than a B. I got an A with no problem. He was absent most of the semester and gave two in class assignments, which were easy as hell. Easiest A you'll ever get.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHR111
• 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:

Loose absence policy, tries to avoid using textbooks, not many assignments. My recommendation is if you're taking some hard classes, take this one to balance it out. Eckstein is very flexible. You can have lots of great debates, relax, and learn a lot in this class without much pressure. It's a little boring, but an A is very achievable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101H
• 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:

Easy to a flaw. The whole semester we had three assignments none of which were graded. Our final grade seemed random. He's lazy and doesn't teach much but when he does you'll really learn. Double edged sword here but overall I'd say take him for an easy fun class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHR101
• 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:

This professor was sooo boring,I had a 3 hour class from him and he only have us 1 ten minute break. On top of that, his material makes absolutely no sense, he doesn't speak in a clear vocabulary and he's very monotone. I learned nothing fro his class, and i showed up everyday trying to figure what the F*** he was talking about.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

EXTREMELY BORING !!! his students are on laptops or on their cell phone while he speaks. Talks the entire time, no breaks. Didn't learn a damm thing.Dont take him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHR111
• 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:

Mixed feelings here. He is a great guy, very helpful and truly cares about his students. However, he is absent a lot and his class is very unstructured. Def take him if you enjoy participating in discussions and debates in class, otherwise you might get kinda lost/bored.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHR103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One, he is very boring. Two, like someone else said, he is always late or does not show up to class at times. I believe I've wasted my money and time, as well. I've learned nothing from this professor, to be honest. Oh well... I should have read the reviews on here first, but forgot to for this semester.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHR103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Trust me, he is horrible. Please, believe and mark my words, he will only waste your time!!! (and valuable, hard-earned money). :(

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHR103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is always either LATE or ABSENT. He's never on time, & if he is, it's because he's being evaluated by the college. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY. YOU'LL LEARN NOTHING FROM THIS MAN; HE'S USELESS/HIS CLASS IS USELESS! He always forgets where he left off (due to being absent numerous time) and covers the same thing over and over aga