Stephen Thompson - William Paterson University

Professor: Stephen Thompson

Department: Philosophy

College: William Paterson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thompson is a really great guy. Very funny, and understanding. The course is pretty lecture heavy, but he does ask for opinions. Grading is made of of four quizzes/tests that are worth 25% each, but he allows open notes. Is welcoming to questions for clarifications. The material itself is difficult to follow but he's great at explaining.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He lectures a lot, but does ask for your thoughts on certain topics. He takes notes on the board. There are quizzes every week but he emails out possible questions and allows you to bring a full size paper double sided with answers on it. His grading system is hard to figure out because he only grades things out of three.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4020
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What a wonderful professor! Took him for Contemporary Analytical Philosophy. He was patient,caring and extremely knowledgeable of his lectures. Also, he will give amazing advice for future degrees in Philosophy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• 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:

Quizzes every week. No homework, lectures are a bit confusing, but the subject is a bit confusing. Keeps the class interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL0
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was amazing. He really knows his stuff. Very patient and very funny. Phil 4250 was very difficult but he made it very clear. Reading is expected and quiz every week but not that bad. Paper is required but not difficult to do if you show up.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. If you do the work and hand in papers you will get an A. The class isn't easy but nothing in regards to Philosophy is easy. I missed a few classes and just let him know ahead of time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is very smart and wants everyone to participate but doesn't want to lecture. he expects the class to take control of the discussion. it is definitely a college level course, not easy but still interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good professor. He is really clear and enjoys the subject. I recommend taking his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL0
• 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:

He is an amazing teacher!! Really engaged in the class discussions and makes learning the material fun! Yes we had a 20 page paper to write but as a class we go over the material for it all semester long. We had three goup presentations which were a lot of fun. Attend class, speak your mind on the subject and you will love his class!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Okay! So at first he seems like a pretty cool prof... But his syllabus is weird! Attendance is a must apparently even though you guys barely do anything in that class he wants you there. It can be a easy class if you just attend! In our class we have to do a 20 page paper which sucks because we don't learn ANYTHING. My worse prof ever honestly

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

THOMPSON. IS. THE. MAN. (I like the subject of Philosophy though so don't take my word for it but just go to class and if you're not going to read the textbook at least get it on your persons)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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 guy is a riot! He gives like 6 tests through the semester, and 50 points on participation. Each test is worth 8.3 points. Pretty much if you show up to class you get the 50 points regardless if you talk or not. This is my 2nd time taking the course because I failed it the first time. If you are failing this class shame on you

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILPRSO
• 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:

Very nice guy, but gave out way to much work for a low level class. The topics that were covered were interesting. Two papers and debates are what u are graded on. If your into philosophy go for it

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL65
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He sucks point blank! yes hes nice but he rambles about nothing and looses the whole class in the process. He doesnt really teach phil. he teaches "thompson ramble 101".dont take him. he sucks.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC210
• 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:

real cool dude, with a good sense of humor. he is teaching a real hard class, and does his best to help you with it. he wants you to do well. weekly quizes are all he grades you on. if your looking for a chalenge with a good guy, hes for u

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

Dr. Thompson is very friendly, helpful, and understanding, great at leading discussions, and anti-bookstore! He just charged $8 altogether for 2 packets. As for the curriculum, we did 2 research papers, and 2 group presentations in groups of 3, one of each based on Plato and one of each based on Aristotle! He is an excellent professor. I got an A+.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

best class i had all semester. he understands that philosophy can be tricky and takes plenty of time to help clarify. he does get off topic sometimes, and has a quiz every week. quizes are open notes, text, cell phone, laptop whatever you want! and he gives the questions ahead of time, so you have time to prepare. deffinitly reccomended!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

He was a fun professor but always participate because he gets a little flustered if no one is talking. Talks alot. had a quiz every single class which were open notes and some journals here and there. He changes the curriculum ever semester.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Knows what he is teaching, loves it, and is very helpful if you make an effort. Grades on attempt, and offers extra credit more than once. Gives many examples, and never goes off topic, just talks in "what if" circumstances a lot. Be prepared to study, and go to all classes, if you don't you will fail because of lack of knowledge

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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's a good guy, insightful, and interesting to talk to--HOWEVER when it comes to actually -teaching- he's difficult to understand, as he often gets off topic and discusses irrelevant things. This would be fine if it weren't for the weekly quizzes we had to prepare for.. Many students got by the skin of their teeth. Don't be lazy and you'll do fine