Scott Ragland - Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Professor: Scott Ragland

Department: Philosophy

College: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1050
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE RAGLAND!!! Please appreciate him while you have him. Come to class prepared and ready to discuss. His class is mainly based on discussions and papers. There are no tests and your grade is heavily leaned to how you do on papers. Ragland is so knowledgeable and really cares for his students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ragland was a great choice for intro to philosophy. There is homework for every class but not to difficult and expected for a college level course. He's a great teacher and the papers are do-able if you pay attention in class and keep up with the readings. Easy grader on papers but if you don't do well then he'll let you redo it and give points back

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ragland is an awesome professor to take. He really knows philosophy and makes the class interesting and relatable. There are no tests in the course that I took, just a couple pass/fail papers and several more intensive papers. However, it is not super difficult if you are willing to pay attention in class. The homework was also all pass/fail.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ragland is awesome. He knows so much about Philosophy but is great about explaining it in an understandable fashion, and asking questions to get people thinking and involved in discussion. Really nice guy and always willing to work with you outside of class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Encourages class discussion, so speak up! Make sure to read the books and material as well as attempt to answer the homework questions- he will clarify in class. Great teacher and very nice person!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Ragland is a fantastic professor! He rarely lectures and leaves a lot of time for REAL discussion. His papers are somewhat difficult, but you can send your papers to him before it's due and he'll edit it for you. Work hard and send your papers to him and you'll enjoy the class and get an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• 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 hate philosophy but i love ragland! helpful teacher if you seek out the help. class is mainly discussion and he doesnt encourage everyone to speak enough. but he's a great guy. class is not that difficult but the material is boring and confusing. at least to me.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• 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:

Good teacher with good class discussions... lots of reading.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL335
• 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:

Philosophy of Religion...was actually interesting with Dr. Ragland. He encourages discussion and wants to hear what students have to say. Mandatory attendance, but hw is super easy, just read the assignment. 2 papers, not too hard either, if you are a decent writer. Write it like an argument, and present both sides. Easy A. Dr. Ragland is my favori

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• 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:

He's a really nice guy. He got his Ph.D. in Phil. from Yale. Likes class participation. Grades papers like an English teacher. watch your grammar.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If there are people in your class who think they are the next Plato or Aristotle, be cautious, they will NOT shut up and he won't make them. Homeworks are easy and take a few minutes. Papers are hard but he gives a lot of feedback. This should be an easy A if you go to class. Also doesn't tell kids to be quiet, which gets distracting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommend. Daily homework but most are completion grades. Two papers, no tests. Lectures organized but mostly composed of stimulating class discussion (maybe 30% notes and 70% discussion, depending on who's talkative in the group). Very helpful and understanding as well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• 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:

Recommended. His lectures are stimulating and well planned. The homework grades are grade inflators and the reading isn't too intensive. He grades hard on papers though, he sits down with you and critiques it and then gives you a chance to rewrite it. A good professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Easy class as far as homework goes. Bad grader. If you agree with him on everything and trash common sense ans scientific method - u'r set!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very good teacher. I basically thought the opposite of everything he said but still did well in the class. good discussions and no tests, just the 2 papers, which you get to rewrite.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

this man told me i was going to hell and graded the papers based on of he liked my point of view. if you are a consertative catholic, this may be the teacher for you. i prefer someone moe open minded.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MODERN
• 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:

Excellent teacher!Some kids have taken classes from him several times,so that has to count for something. His grading scale is harsh,A=95,but he offered to read & comment on our papers before we turned them in, which was great.Nice interactive class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLA105
• 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:

BEST TEACHER EVER! Incredibly interesting dicussion. Doctorate in philosophy from Yale...really smart

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he is an awesome teacher, always willing to help, and he grades pretty easy on the papers... i would DEFFINATLY recomend him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He does an amazing job explaining the text we read. I was in his slu2k class but I am sure his is just as good in the regular one. The work load is average. I really recommend him