Professor: Timothy Shanahan
Department: Philosophy
College: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PHIL198
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was the worst class Ive ever taken in my life. DO NOT TAKE IT WITH SHANAHAN. Your grade starts at a 0 and you can only earn points through participation, quizzes, attendance, and one final test. The quizzes youre guranteed to get a 2/3 almost every time even if you study your ass off and the final was IMPOSSIBLE
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1800
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Shanahan is the worst teacher I've ever had. Your only grades are the homework quizzes (which you'll fail at even if you've read and studied every movie/chapter to the finest detail), attendance, and the final. Participation also but basically only if you talk during every single class. Terrible and boring lectures. He doesn't care for his students
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: PHIL160
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I watched every movie and read every inch of literature he assigned and still basically failed the quizzes. He was judgmental during discussions and even when I talked during class period I received a 60% on my class participation. final didn't even relate to the class and the class average was a 70%. take it if you like to fail.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1800
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He isn't the most interesting, but he gets the points across clearly. There are 3 point quizzes, but if you are a careful reader, then you'll be fine. Participate often and you'll be fine. Student-athletes are not going to fail this class, because you should be paying attention anyway. 123movies is your friend
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PHIL3998
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Horrible teacher, most of grade based on 3 question quizzes that are very confusing and con not understand. DO NOT TAKE!!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HNRS1100
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I absolutely loved Professor Shanahan!! He's kind, pretty chill, and so passionate about teaching. He definitely makes philosophy interesting and relevant. The homework is very reasonable, just reading and 3 point quizzes on each reading, which aren't bad if you read carefully. Classes are discussion based. The final exam is a 15-minute oral exam.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: PHIL320
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The everyday quizzes are designed to just give it to you hard. They're online and are due before every class period. The answers provided are all fairly good enough to be the right one so there's no way to tell unless you do the reading. He also changes one thing in the answer(s) that make them sound right but is wrong because of a minor detail.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: PHIL160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class had hard readings and before every class there is an online quiz on the readings. He is very strict on grading. You have to show up for class or you won't get a good grade.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PHIL198
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you're a student athlete, do NOT take his class. Participation and just showing up for class is a big portion of your grade.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: PHILOFSCI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great at teaching, very thought-provoking class
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: 201430
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
super helpful, tough but extremely fair grader
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: THEO198
- 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:
Prof Shanahan was great! The class is discussion based and he measures your participation daily at the end of class. There are daily readings and write-ups (super easy). There are only 4 "big" 3-4 page papers and no final. It's a great class if you like discussions and very little writing/stress. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: PHIL320
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
T-Shan is the boss of all bosses. His lectures are engaging and easy to understand, and he goes out of his way to make sure that you and he are on the same page in terms of expectations/grading. On top of that, he's just a chill instructor in general - he takes dry, abstract philosophy and makes it pretty easy to click with.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: PHIL254
- 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:
This class was so easy and fun. For homework each week, we would watch the movie, read the philosophical text that went with the reading, and then write a reflection paper, one page. Very interesting class. Take, especially if you're not a major. It teaches many different philosophical ideas through movies. Good intro class to take.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: PHIL398
- 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:
Can't say enough about how great a teacher he is. If you have the chance to take a class with him, DO IT. Challenging, but VERY interesting and rewarding. You won't regret it.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: PHIL341
- 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:
One of the most interesting classes i have ever taken. Shanahan makes you consider philosophical positions you never would have considered. It is an essential class for anyone going into the field of science. Attendance is mandatory, however, you will find yourself not wanting to miss class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PHIL254
- 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:
Shanahan is such a great professor. He is kind, interesting, and totally unbiased on all philosophical and religious views. He is so open minded and understanding. Attendance and participation are required but the homework is easy and there is no midterm or final, only one paper due at the end. Take him!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HNRS240
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very dull. not very helpful when you come to his office hours and instead makes you feel even more confused than before. his grading is pretty fair, though. but best to avoid him.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: PHIL666
- 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:
Shanahan is the man! He has an amazing ability to not let you know what he thinks, and as soon as a premature band wagon towards a particular position gets going you can expect Shanahan to bring it to a grinding halt. Meticulous in methodology. Transparent about expectations. Totally accommodating if you are having trouble. Clear and honest.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: PHIL160
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is the most boring teacher ever. Papers are short but hard. No final.
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