Ben Anderson - University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Professor: Ben Anderson

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've taken. Anderson will lecture the full hour every class period, and you won't be bored. He has a great teaching style, he's funny, and inspiring every single class. He's also very kind and happy to help or just chat about philosophy and life. A couple of quizzes, two tests, and an 8 page paper are the only grades.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• 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:

Notes heavy. Gives outline for test through notes. Be prepared to be in class, very helpful and understanding.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. You don't need to take any notes because he gives you a study guide. Just memorize the study guide. I'm pretty sure he didn't even read our papers because everyone that I talked to made an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL003
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a coach so he uses a lot of sport references. for those of us who couldn't care less it makes it kind of boring sometimes. but other than that he is an extremely passionate teacher that makes class time really enjoyable. study for his tests and attend the lectures and it is an easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives only a handful of tests. Some call it memorization but if you look at it more like essay questions it's less intimidating. 8-10 page paper, attendance, and 4 or so tests is all graded on. Easy A if you show up, all tests he gives you the questions/answers before hand.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His tests are a little difficult if you don't study for them. Most of them are writing down the different arguments and if you don't know them and their objections, then you won't pass. Also, make sure to do the term paper. You have the whole semester to do it and it is usually turned in before Thanksgiving. Super easy if you get it done.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's awesome! Super funny and makes the material interesting. He tells you what's going to be on the test before you take it, but be prepared to memorize! Easy A if you show up. You do have to write a paper at the end.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor and does his best to make the lecture as interesting as he can. The tests require SO MUCH memorization so if you're not good at memorizing, you won't do well. There's also an 8 page paper on anything philosophy related. He gives you a study guide and reviews the class before the test.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anderson is a great professor. He makes the class interesting. You have an 8 page paper to write on a philosophy topic of your choice. The only down side is you have 3 test and a final. Those are your only grades. If you are not good at memorization, I do not see how you could pass the test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Anderson is awesome! He really wants students to learn and respects their opinions even if they differ from his. He is really funny and sweet! I highly recommend him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 2753
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Anderson, i am so glad i took his course. I did not enjoy the fact that i had to take philosophy, however, he made it so interesting that i looked forward to his classes. i would suggest him over all the teachers for sure!! lot of memorization. but not to hard overall. tests are pretty easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is great! I enjoy his lectures. If you don't come to class you will not pass. He hands out study guides before each test. Most of his tests are all memorization of philosophical arguments that he goes over in class. I never touched the book made a 100 on most tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOPHIL
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Anderson was the reason I chose being a Philosophy minor. His lectures are inspirational and very easy to understand - you'll WANT to take notes simply to remember the way that he words things to try to keep the inspiration going. Go to class - study your notes and you'll have no issues passing the tests (I made all A's). You won't regret it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are simply amazing. They are really interesting to listen to, and makes class something to look forward to rather than something you wish could end. His tests are pretty easy (he gives you the questions and the answers and calls it a "Study Guide") but requires a lot of memorization. No Textbook needed. Easy 100%.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Show up, take notes, and you will get an A. I studied before quizes for a moment but overall if you just showed up and payed attention you were fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 2759
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's makes class very interesting. He is very clear and doesn't require a bunch of homework.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to do nothing but memorize. He gives you a study guide that is exactly like the test. Sounds easy right? Well it is...IF you can memorize the test. Good at memorizing and repeating...take his class. Wanna learn about Philosophy...then don't.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2753001
• 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:

very helpful, easy A as long as you study what he gives for the review

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class! You know EXACTLY what will be on the test, all you have to do is memorize the study sheet he gives you. Lectures are always really interesting.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2753
• 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:

I took his class on campus which was essential in order to comprehend the material. He tries to make the class as easy as possible but be prepared to do ALOT of memorization. His test are all essay!! I usually don't do good with essay tests but he does give study guides. I came out of his class with an A.