Arnold McMahon - Los Angeles City College

Professor: Arnold McMahon

Department: TBD

College: Los Angeles City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3309
• 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:

My favorite Philosophy professor at LACC. I took him in the summer of 2008 (ya, late comment) Very engaging and funny. Like's to play devil's advocate when students raise arguments (though i think he does it to make students think more) Very wise. totally worth taking

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I think what he teaches in the class is far away from reality. He is just playing a game to show he cares, and is a great teacher.He cares for his image.He fails others to show his superiority. Yes, he is very shrewd men in reality. How this person can teach any values? He needs to change himself, then guide others to the truth.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHILOI
• 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:

Outstanding professor! Whoever takes his class will never, EVER, forget him!- It's important to notice, though, his classes are for those who really want to philosophize. Good luck! :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL001
• 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:

GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR THAT HE INJECTS INTO THE LECTURES MAKES FOR ENTICING & STIMULATING SUBJECT MATTER. NEED TO KEEP UP WITH READING & NOTE TAKING IN ORDER TO GET PASSING GRADE. CHANGED MY OUTLOOK ON LIFE. BEST PROF. AT LACC BY FAR.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHILO01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher... McMahon is serious about the success of his students, and genuinely cares for people's welfare. Top quality in clarity and knows how to make people stop and truly question what they are saying.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHILO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take his class if you want an easy filler. You'll actually have to do work. Lectures are usually interesting and will make you think. There is a LOT of work done in the textbook. If you want to do well make sure you take EXCELLENT notes from the book. Make an OUTLINE! Overall, a very good professor. Also, he's British.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHILO6
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took him twice. The first time, I got a D and was extremely bummed out by it. Then I took him again and got a B. I cannot stress how important attendance is! Those extra credit points can mean the difference between failing and passing. I failed the first time because I missed class once, and didn't get the EC points.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was terrified to take philosphy but this professor is SO interesting and intelligent I went to class interested in what we were going to talk about. Gives 50 points of EC, dropps 3 exams, final, 7 quizzes. Simple, you just have to read. Take him or you are cheating your self out of an awsome professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

McMahon is the cream of the crop at LACC. He is very funny and highly intelligent and he will have you look at yourself and the world in a different light. Tests are ALL from the book. You need to have good memory retention skills to pass and he gives 50 points extra credit for attendance. I'm far from bright and got an A. You can too.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HEALT02
• 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:

Pretty easy class. His tests are done in groups which is really cool. I got an A in that class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The topic was interesting and while he asked some thought provoking questions, the quizes at the end of each chapter contained several questions with two right answers or answers subject to one's personal opinion. He encourages class contribution but then makes you feel like a fool when you give your opinion - your answer is the wrong one always.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

wow!! this is a great professer!! he was sooo nice and funny!! yes, his tests are hard but should be no problem if u have enough time to read the textbook.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI001
• 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:

Very good professor, but hard class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

I love this professor. Every single class periods are all very interesting and he knows basically anything from entertainments to historic facts. The tests are hard but read the book throughly and you will be okay. He gives out extra credit test and extra credit for perfect attendance.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILO001
• 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:

The tests are from the book so read..the final is easy just knw about the philosophers..he discusses nicely..makes sense..nice class..he's also nice..won't embarass u or wat..attendance's worth many points so better show up and never miss a class..

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

mr arnold is one of the funniest teachers ever!!!he is also nice but strict at same time.his tests are hard but its reasonable =)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great class...had lots of fun!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHILO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Read the Book! That's the key to getting an A in his class. As you are reading, underline the important stuff (ex: meaning of bolded words, italicized words, quoted words, etc) and after you are done, review only the ones you underlined, and memorize them! He's a really cool professor. He makes you think on a different level. ATTENDENCE=E.C 30 PTS

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILO001
• 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:

The best Professor at LACC I had the pleasure to learn from. Provoked great interest in philosophy in many students I know. Lectures are fascinating. Tests are challenging and require good reading, but the material is worth it. Highly recommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

knows his subject. will question the class to think critically. extra points for perfect attendance, so show up! read and memorize chapters otherwise you will fail tests. tests are challenging, class is fun.