Russel Wahl - Idaho State University

Professor: Russel Wahl

Department: TBD

College: Idaho State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4460
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Epistemology can be a drag at times. However, Dr. Wahl does a great job of explaining the material and making the issues relevant. There are two take home tests (really papers), a presentation, a final paper, and a final exam. Be sure to read the material and come to class with questions. This class is required for phil majors but can be rewarding.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredible knowledgeable, gives you everything you need to do well in the class. Good lectures, and good study guides, but be ready to put in some effort. Come prepared to class by reading. If you don't understand something, ask questions. Lectures can be a bit dull if you aren't into it. Maybe bring some candy to keep you awake. Learned a lot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SEVERAL
• 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:

This man is amazing. Brilliant professor with a passion and flair for philosophy. If you don't like the subject you may not like his class. If you major in philosophy, you will learn enough to get his inside jokes and understand why some people believe him to be... different. If you don't learn from him the onus is on you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Oh my you have to read 20 minutes a day to stay caught up!!! Welcome to college little boys and girls. This professor is fine, he loves what he teaches and is more than willing to help you outside of class, and you will probably need it. Philosophy is inherently strange so read, go to class, take good notes and ask questions and you will be fine

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very good instructor if you are planning on majoring in phil. If your not get someone easy and save yourself the work. Hard Tests and papers. Dont expect BS to get past him. You will have to work for your grade

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL315
• 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:

Professor Wahl is really quirky. You can tell he has a passion for philosophy and is VERY knowledgeable about it. The only thing is that his lectures can get pretty boring. You should go to the lectures because they are very informative, but be prepared with a good amount of caffeine first.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101H
• 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:

Has got to be the longest hour and 15 minutes EVER. Essay exams were killer. But he's very helpful if you go to his office--he'll explain everything a million different ways until you understand it. Imo, going the extra mile to see him after class is the only way to get an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILO101H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wow. Dude is crazy! He's fun to watch but so hard to follow. His class takes forever! The test we took was not too bad- he gave us a study guide beforehand and pretty much put the questions verbatum on the test, but his handwriting is illegible, so if you miss something, you have no idea what you did! He's frustrating.Good luck wtih this one.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Do not take any classes from this professor. Literally the longest 45 minutes I've ever spent in a room. All students in my class had the same sentiment--the class was a waste of time. NOT an easy waste of time, but an hour of pointless babble that you WILL be tested on. Essay tests! Difficult, demanding readings are required daily. Save yourselves

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL470
• 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:

An excellent, though demanding professor. Probably knows more overall than any professor i know. Don't expect to get weak or obscured filler arguments past him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC
• 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:

Dr. Wahl is a great proff for a Logic class! One can learn a great deal in this class, and the material translates to every subject! Highly useful!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has a tendency to talk really fast and go off on tangents that you probably won't find interesting unless you already have a PhD in philosophy. But he will do everything he can to help you if you ask him for help.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very enthusiastic about subject material, which is hard to do when it comes to philosophy. good guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great logic teacher. Take his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I was a straight A student until I took his class. He is very difficult to understand and I had to eat candy during class to just stay awake. His tests are all essay tests and are very difficult.