William Earle - Baruch College

Professor: William Earle

Department: TBD

College: Baruch College

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I love professor Earle. He is a true academic and if you have a real interest in the coursework, his class will be great for you. He is available for after class dialogue and is very insightful. He is not flashy or gripping, but he's sincere, erudite and highly qualified in his field. Well-versed in philosophy and Faulkner. :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you dont show up to the class, you wont pass. He makes things up on spot to talk about. Required textbook which you dont use. His lectures are boring and he tries to be funny.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

We had 1 midterm, 1 final, and 1 essay. All the questions for the tests and essay were given as well as the answers. However, he still finds something wrong even if you write the exact same thing he said. Although he's really old, doesnt have any syllabus, just talks about random stuff in class, and boring, it's a very easy class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't care about attendance, but if you want to do good then go to class. His tests are taken 99% from his lectures. He's very funny and relates philosophy to real life situations. The textbook isn't needed, but it doesn't hurt. He's a great professor and I would take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Big class. Def go to class and listen because his tests are pulled 99% from lecture and 1% from the readings. He curves if needed. He can be boring, but if you really listen his lectures are interesting. Always offers office hours whenever you need it. Tests are worded weirdly and a lil hard. Def take notes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you show up to class and stay half-awake you'll get an A for sure. Most lectures and test materials are straight forward and common sense. Very little is from the assigned textbook, you can get by without it very easily. Subject material may seem bland but when he talks it makes things interesting.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't take attendance, so that basically sums up his approach. I found him interesting sometimes and other times i was bored to sleep 15 minutes into the class. His quizzes are easy. If you show up 80-90% of the time, there should be no reason for you to not get a good grade. He wrote the textbook so he covers everything.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI1600
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Was a very easy A recommend taking him. I barley went to class he only has 3 test no final no he's no nothing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Horrible professor. Lectures were random and unorganized. He has no clear train of thought and will go over 10 different things during class and expect you to remember it all. The worst part is that he is monotonous and speaks extremely slowly which makes it hard to stay focused. He'll ruin your GPA. Don't bother; he's almost retired.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is an absolute mess and the entire course outline is unorganized. His lectures usually have nothing to do with actual course content but instead talks about his personal life. Papers were easy to write but the exams were very difficult because of how unprepared we were for them. Best of luck to those who are planning on taking him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Earle will put you to sleep during his lectures. He is a good professor, but philosophy isn't a fun subject to everyone. He uses his own textbook,and apply new examples. His grading system was made to help the students, but the terms in the test is confusing.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Found the class fairly easy and non-stressful. Such a quirky and hilarious old man.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• 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:

This was the most confusing class. He does not take attendance but I still went everyday. Crazy Curves on exams. After every test I couldn't even goes what I had gotten. I some how got an A- but i'm not even sure how so I don't even know if I should recommend him or not.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Okay here i'll give it to you straight. Doesn't take attendance, I slept everyday, and he ends class early. Sounds great until you realize you are probably going to get a C or lower. Tests are hard/tricky, u need to attend class, take notes, and pay attention. So I would just pick another easy professor one where u can do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• 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:

I do not understand how students find his class to be an easy A. His exams are quite confusing and it seems to always have more than one correct answer for the questions. I took this as an elective and I regret it because it was a major gpa dropper.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• 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:

Boring class but that depends on your own views. He can be funny at times though. Class usually ends about 20 mins early too. No need to attend class but if you plan to pass, you'll need to. Gives notes that sorta helps on exams. No essays which can be problematic if you don't do well on exams. Exams are difficult too but that's my opinion.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• 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's a great professor! He tries REALLY hard to make his class interesting... but I still tend to fall asleep cause he has a monotone voice. Attendance is not mandatory, and tests are a bit tricky. But attend class and review your notes and you will do fine :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Easy professor on attendance since he does not take attendance. Hard to understand his test questions since it seems to be more than one correct answer. Definitely taking class note, especially examples he gives.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• 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:

Great professor! learned a lot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHI1500
• 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:

Having taken Earle's class a few years ago and since having graduated from Baruch, i can say that earle's class was one of the few classes that I remember. The class was inspirational, thought provoking, and extremely interesting and funny. An A is possible without too much effort as well. Enjoy!