George Harris - College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Professor: George Harris

Department: Philosophy

College: College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best lecturers at W&M. Take his ethics course and I guarantee you will become a better thinker, although a good deal of memorization is required. Great conversations outside of class, very approachable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor is a nice guy, and genuinely tries his best in class. However, he's a hard grader, more because he actually reads what you write, doesn't just skim for keywords. Grade based on midterm and final. Going to class is probably more important than reading because he points out non-trivial things that are on the test.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The words mind-numbingly boring come to mind. He had his high points during the semester and did at least make some thought-provoking points. I'd echo the previous comment and say that you shouldn't take this grade in the hopes of getting a GPA boost. Your grade is based on the midterm and final only, each consisting of six essay questions. Tough!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an unreasonable tool. It's a GER class, lighten up.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An okay professor. Can be very thought-provoking, but can also be mind-numbingly repetitive and pound certain points absolutely to death. Also needs to learn that philosophy classes are not government classes, and thus shouldn't be testing us on Constitutional law. Still, decent way to get GER 7.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL431
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly nice and intelligent guy. He reaaaally believes that grade inflation is the root of all evil, so you probably won't get an A. If you like philosophy, you will learn a ton... if you are taking his class for a gpa boost, get out while you still can.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyed his class...learned after bombing the midterm that all you gotta do is repeat what he verbatim on the the tests. Don't listen to the haters, he's available outside of class and will challenge your method of thinking. Does lecture, but not boring, very thought provoking and loves to answer questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very, very smart man.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Harris has the uncanny ability to challenge even the most obstinately held beliefs. He's pretty certain he knows everything and is sure to let you know it. Take it pass/fail if you're not a slave to GER 7.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• 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:

Great lecture style. Keeps you awake (mostly) even if you stayed up all night.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Harris is a nice man. Class is very easy for a GER 7. Just a midterm and final. Wants you to learn important arguments, take away a lot from the class on key issues. Usually talks too much, can be terribly dry. Should lecture less and encourage more debate; most topics relevant/interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 303215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great! Took the first class because it was required. The second because he was such an excellent prof. Workload (reading only) is light but he expects you to know everything you read. Great lecturer.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Harris is not interested in helping those who appear inferior in intellect and is somewhat egotistical in manner.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he sucks like no other. he told me i would do fine in his class numerous times and still failed me. my gpa took a heck of a hit due to his class. run away from his classes as fast as you can

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• 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:

loves wine. he's not too strict with grading even though he claims himself to be. very understanding and fun guy to talk to.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he's a hard grader and it's hard not to fall asleep in his classes. the average grade in my class for the midterm was a 76/100. that my friend is very low for the green and gold.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He didn't like me, so he gave me a bad grade which was not what I deserved in the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hard, but fair grader. Requires a lot of students, and a little dry.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• 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's hilarious in lectures and he definately knows his stuff. He's also a VERY fair grader. You definately get what you deserve in his class. If you have an extra spot in your schedule or need you GER 7, definately take one of his classes!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very funny during lectures, and he really knows how to setup a debate properly. Don't expect an A though, unless he really likes your stuff you'll end up with a B or B-.