Lawrence Hinman - University of San Diego

Professor: Lawrence Hinman

Department: TBD

College: University of San Diego

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL321
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best class at USD! The material was very interesting and Dr Hinman is clearly very knowledgeable about the subjects covered and can speak very passionately about them. Don't bother buying the book. I definitely did not attend every class. There are only two tests and five journals for the whole grade, but it was a very easy class. Take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hinman is so passionate about this course. he is very open minded, never ever makes you feel uncomfortable for any arguments that you feel strongly about. he is so passionate about this course. it is all about sensitive issues and he teaches it very well. exams are nothing unexpected. read the book, and study powerpoints.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL334
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Wants us to learn about science and ethics without testing too much. Reading is important and tests can get surprisingly tough, but he gives you a great study guide so finish it early. Attendance and punctuality are important. Just speak a bit in class and he'll think you're the bee's knees. Funny guy and interesting class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL321
• 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:

Excellent professor. Knows a lot of doctors and raises interesting points about the US prison system. Watched a few movies and discussed them. Make sure to do the readings for the test, there's a couple random specific questions. Overall pretty easy class though.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent, engaging professor; incredibly knowledgable. Very mellow in the rules department. he just wants you to think, and consider all sides of Social Ethics issues. We had class once a week, and every third week watched a movie. Just do the work and it?s a fairly easy A. You?ll learn a LOT in his class. He's awesome. I definitely recommend.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: THRS321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was a good teacher with good information, but I thought the class was really boring. He showed really good movies. Don't buy the book. All the relevant readings he has are on his site, so it's honestly pointless. He asks a few random questions on the tests, but the class is pretty easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL330
• 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:

One of the top professors at USD... I would recommend Hinman to anyone. Extremely intelligent, clear, helpful, and accepting of opinions. Most of the class was discussion based and he loved when people shared their opinions. Almost everything Hinman said blew my mind, and I found myself thinking about this class all the time. Take him if you can.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL321
• 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:

Hinman is probably one of the best teachers I've had at USD. He clearly explains everything that he teaches, and is also very open-minded to opinions of the students in class. He's a very fair grader and truly wants his students to do well. I looked forward to class every day.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL321
• 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:

Everyone needs to take Hinman! The powerpoints are based off the book that he wrote. as long as you go to class no need to read the book. Study the powerpoints for the tests and you will do fine. Journals are easy and only midterm and final. Easy class to get a B in takes a little work for an A

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

absolutely wonderful! i took his class over summer and really enjoyed it...as long as you put forth some effort your guaranteed on A! really there's no right or wrong answer it's all about personal moral decisions. I would absolutely take a course from Hinman if you have the opportunity :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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:

Great Teacher. Straightforward, you will learn the material and have a manageable workload

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCIALETHICS
• 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:

Class is very easy if you keep up with the readings and journals... Midterm and a final... good teacher... uses powerpoints that he posts on the web so don't really need to take notes

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL136
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class was really laid back and was easier than expected (for non-philosophy majors). Not a lot of reading or extra work.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the nicest professors I have encountered and an encyclopedia on ethics and anything and everything pertaining to ethics.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 120136
• 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:

The best teacher I've had at USD! AWESOME!!!! Hin (our nickname for him) RULES THE SCHOOL!!! I take him just because he's an amazing professor and great human being.