Douglas Lackey - Baruch College

Professor: Douglas Lackey

Department: Philosophy

College: Baruch College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is great!!!!!! Love his class!!!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is very nice and passionate about what he teaches but if you dont understand what he teaches or his reading which is a dumbed down version of his teaching his exams will be challenging. He does curve your final grade. He is helpful and easy to find out side of class. Your grade comes from 3 exams. and a paper which is graded on p or F

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Just finished my final today. He is earnest, knowledgeable, expressive, and GREAT!!! I took it at nine in the morning and have never been absent from any of his lectures, the way he talked is straightforward and pretty interesting as long as you pay attention. One of my biggest takeaways is: the unexamined life is not worth living. THANK YOU Prof!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His lecture might seem boring to some people, but it just the problem of the topics not prof Lackey. He is very nice and happy to answer your questions and has tried to explain the materials clearly. By the way, he made copies of his books as materials which were amazing if you really read them! No homework, TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very interesting fellow; i would recommend you take his course, because of how passionate he is in his field of study. He makes fun jokes which adds life to the class and his lectures are always interesting to hear if you are into philosophy yourself. 100% would recommend. Professor if you read this im the kid with the adidas hat in the back.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Pay attention in class and you will easily pass the three exams for the class. High and low curve are set by the students, on both exams and final grade so perform just like everyone else for b's and c's, focus and try for an A. Don't stress the low curve, some pothead or rich kid future dropout will likely decide not to withdraw and keep it low.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI3130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor lackey is passionate about this subject and that made his lectures very enjoyable. He does a great job of presenting philosophers and their ideas without bias, and often tells funny stories. Some of the readings are long but they're worth doing for the quizzes. A must-take for any philosophy major/minor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you like philosophy you'll like the class, if not try other means of learning... kinda boring tho. He's a super fair grader though. 3 tests a year. Funny dude most times, not strict just don't be disrespectful and talk in class. One paper due but actually helps you learn more. Doesn' take attendance but most things said in class are on the tests

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hell give a quiz on the readings every class. Readings arent long. I love him hes such a sweet man and hes very smart. Pay attention to how philosophers ideologies compare to one another. Two tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hes one of the most genuine people i've ever met so i feel bad saying anything bad but philosophy is definetely hard for business majors to grasp so i basically thought this class was impossible but hes so passionate and willing to work with anyone

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHI1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take his class, make sure it's offered in the morning because the best part of his lecture will be the free watery coffee. Went to way too many lectures before I got the hint that going to class did not mean I was gonna do well on his tests. He rambles about irrelevant topics that wont show up on the test. Do not recommend at all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loves himself, in fact you'll learn he went to Princeton on more than one occasion. Condescending, talks about irrelevant things that are of no concern to the class topic. Tests you on things that are absolutely not relevant in a philosophy class. Preached pragmatism but obliviously doesn't apply it to his own life. Avoid, better options exist.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Guy gives coffee in the beginning of class, two classes so far and i fell asleep in lecture , so hes off to a good start

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHI3130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's smart with a good sense of humor and tells you everything you need to know for the tests. It's annoying that you need to do all the readings because he takes attendance with a daily quiz. (If you're late, you miss that quiz). He goes off on tangents like people said, but it doesn't prevent him from teaching what you need for the tests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI3210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Guy only likes it if you share his opinion. Super condescending to anyone who disagrees with him. Just likes to show off his own knowledge. Steer clear of this self-centered, egotistical maniac

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHI4905
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the man. He knows everything and his experience could teach a lot. The life and art class was quite interesting, since he gave us the opportunity to go to museums, concerts and stuff. For this class he asked to write down 10 papers/1 page each one, but they aren't that difficult.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI4905
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Lackey is a mixed bag for me as someone who loves philosophy. I think this particular course was unorthodox so he accommodated as best as he could. Some lectures are dry but interesting. Overall, the man has a world of experience and a lot to offer curious, young minds. He is a worldly man and usually has an answer for everything.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHI4900
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He wasn't sure about grading, even syllabus didn't specify anything about it. He took a midterm and asked for a 15 page paper. but the grade that i got, wasn't expecting at all. Good luck taking him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best philosophy professor ever. He is very knowledgeable and explains everything in a way you stay focus. His lectures are really interesting if you, of course, are interested in the class. For medieval philosophy, he showed us videos, songs, pics, and explain the historical context of the philosopher so we could understand the philosophy itself

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4905
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A knowledgeable professor but talks way too much. He does not stay focus and likes to go off on tangents. It's hard to ask questions when he's talking because he will not pick on you until he finishes his 10 minute tangents, and by that time you've already forgotten what you wanted to say. Cool guy, but a pretty mediocre teacher.