Louis Loeb - University of Michigan

Professor: Louis Loeb

Department: TBD

College: University of Michigan

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Louis is an awesome, clear lecturer. I loved this class. Some very complex topics are covered, and thanks to his fantastic grasp of the content he could break them down into understandable presentations. His lectures are energetic and engaging. Definitely one of the better lecturers here at UM.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY232
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The only professor I've ever had who got a standing ovation after his last lecture of the semester. He's the best lecturer I've ever had, honestly. For discussion, I had a different GSI who was just okay. The tests and essays are graded entirely by your GSIs. As long as you're able to think really critically, you'll do fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He does like philosophy but I would not recommend taking a class of his if you haven't taken other college philosophy classes. I had to work crazy hard to get a C+, where I got A's in all my other classes. I also had him as my discussion leader which I highly recommend no one does. He doesn't really explain or add much, it't mainly student lead

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are necessary only in that everything he writes on the board is helpful. If you have a friend who goes, you dont need to.I had Loeb as my discussion leader as well-it was a disaster. Highly recommend that you get a different gsi. It would've been helpful to hear things from a different perspective. Loeb goes off on tangents like crazy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASY CLASS! If you attend every lecture, it is an easy A. Discussions are no help at all to the class. Also, DON'T BUY THE BOOK! It is unnecessary and the tests are based on lectures, not the book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good lecturer - tries to keep things interesting, and acknowledges when things will get boring. Overall, seems nice and not too harsh, but in large classes, you just have to do what is told of you and you'll be fine. Jeremy Lent was my GSI and he was amazing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• 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:

I'm a senior now and I took 232 two years ago with Loeb. I didn't care about philosophy and now I'm a major. My GSI was Anna Edmonds, probably the smartest best GSI in the whole school. Loeb and Edmonds made me fall in love with the subject, absolutely great course.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• 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:

awesome professor, take his class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• 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:

Engaging

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I started out using the text book, but when I realized it was not helping me I stopped. Loeb explains things very clearly, so take a lot of notes in his lectures and you should be all set for the exams. Definitely not an "easy A", however. If that is what you are looking for, find another class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loeb was AWESOME!!! I would definitely take his class again if only I could fit it in my schedule. He was very entertaining during class and was very passionate about the subject. He really wanted us to learn.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• 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:

Easily my favorite professor this semester. He is easy to follow, explains new and difficult concepts well and has a sense of humor. For phil 232 there were 2 exams, 2 essays and an options to either write a third paper to raise your grade or revise one of the original two. I had an interest in philosophy and this class has eased me into it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is very fun. Good classes with him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Louis is so fun to listen to. He is so passionate that you can't help being interested sometimes the theories get a little confusing, this is philosophy, but as long as you as questions in disscussion you're fine. The reading isn't really that helpful, but it is interesting (the articles are the original theories).

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is pretty good prof, but he is hard to understand. It really all just depends on your GSI for Problems of Philosophy, to be honest. David Plunket was the man. The class is pretty tough, especially for an intro. It isn't too hard as long as you do most of the readings and attend every discussion. Don't miss discussion. You can miss lecture.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loeb is awesome! He is charasmatic and loves to teach. He will make time to meet with his students when they are persistent. I also had him for section, but I think he is a much better lecturer than section leader.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loeb loves philosophy which make the lectures mildly entertaining. Some material is interesting, others quite boring. Papers are straight-forward and don't require alot of deep thinking. Exams reflect the notes. No need to read, just take notes and you're fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• 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:

Loeb is definately a character. He's a great lecturer who keeps you entertained and is a funny guy. The stories he tells are hilarious! If you do all the reading, you'll do well on his exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked him, he was interesting

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL389
• 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:

Prof. Loeb is awesome! From the gigantic yellow chalk stains that he gets on his shirt and hands to the occational fist bangs on the table (when he gets a little too into in the material) - this guy is fun to watch! His class is like watching a Southern priest give a passionate sermon - very intense and interesting! I recommend taking him!!