Timothy Freeman - University of Hawaii at Hilo

Professor: Timothy Freeman

Department: TBD

College: University of Hawaii at Hilo

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL329
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Freeman is a very educated and passionate professor! He makes class interesting by applying philosophy to real world issues. He is also very caring and doesn't give a ton of assignments, the more you read the more you benefit from the class as a person :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Freeman is really down to Earth and is a really cool guy. Easy to get along with and his discussions really get you in the zone. Barely any assignments and the only assignments are essays. I went to every class out of respect for him but going to class every day isn't really necessary but is still good. Would def take his class again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super cool and laid back professor, he knows a lot about philosophy and applies his his knowledge to the most recent current events which makes some his lectures interesting. Take home midterm, term paper, take-home final. Very open-minded guy, so do not be afraid to question the material, we all have our own philosophies!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL340
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is my second time taking Freeman and I plan on taking him again in the future. He is a very laid back professor and seems like a genuinely good guy. However, his classes would benefit if he pushed students to do the reading beforehand and tried to instigate discussion more often. A philosophy class without open discussion seems lacking.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Teaches an easy level 100 class if you need gens. He knows his stuff and seems like a really great guy. Totally mellow & nice. His class was a great intro to phil and it inspired me to pursue a major in phil alongside my psy major. He's a quick and fair grader. He repeats himself a lot, but I think that's because students tune out.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Freeman is an excellent professor. He knows his stuff and all the things he lectures on is very interesting... If you pay attention. Since he does not have midterms, there was no motivation for me to pay attention as much, which I regret. His homework is super easy and his essays are straightforward, same with the final. Would take again!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Freeman is a really good guy. His class is really chill and his assignments are super easy. Usually its a one paragraph for short essays and his actual essays are like 4 pages. It does get a bit boring at time, but other than that, he's a good guy. He doesn't give up mid-term tests at all. It is usually an essay or something, super easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr Freeman is awesome, super chill guy. Philosophy of Buddhism has been a pretty enlightening class for me, the only thing that gets to be kinda boring is when he's fried and repeats himself haha. Otherwise he's really mellow and open to a lot of perspectives. There are a couple tests and a paper but you can find answers in the book easily.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Freeman relies only on lectures and nothing else. His class is really boring. It was too much of a bore for me but if you are just looking for an easy A he's the guy. Only assignments were three essays and a final where he told you the questions beforehand.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Freeman was interesting to study philosophy with. I had a great time in his class. The coursework is not difficult, but can be confusing at times; be sure to pay attention and take well-written notes! You'll do just fine if you can manage that.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL329
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Environmental Ethics. Dr. Freeman is an interesting lecturer, engages the students in open discussion and challenges us to see other perspectives. The reading can be challenging - hello Heidegger! - but the topics covered are very relevant. My first Philosophy course - I surprisingly enjoyed it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Freeman was a bit of a loose nut. He would ramble on about the most random things relative to war and irrelevant to what we're supposed to be learning in the course. He'd also repeat what he says over and over, to the point where you make no progress as a class....

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL385
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor. Freeman. is great. His lectures are very interesting and he communicates well with his students during class discussions. He makes philosophy interesting. Overall, great professor..?

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very laid back and easy to get along with. love his website which makes things easier. super chill and nice guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL300
• 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:

Dr. Freeman is a fantastic educator. His lectures clearly cover the material stated in the syllabus, at length, in exacting detail. He is helpful and does not hesitate to elaborate on any points of discussion which are unclear to a student. Exemplary class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL394
• 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:

He is an excellent professor. He is always prepared when coming to class and knows his materials. I enjoyed every course I took with him. This is probably my 3rd or 4th course with Mr. Freeman and loved everyone class. Just attend class and Do your assignments and you WILL pass with an A+.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Okay class, not interesting enough, and his tests are a little harder

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy, online reading, he says attendance is mandatory but its only for his grading purposes. Its a discussion class but all the readings are online. Basically, writing good essays will get you an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Cool teacher. Lectures everyday. Only graded on a few essays. Final is only an essay that you turn in on that day -- No in-class exam. Handouts are online and it's easier to understand everything if you go to class. Asking a simple question sometimes evolves into a long conversation. Overall, interesting class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILPHIL
• 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:

Tim is cool and laid back. Reading and lectures are a breeze.