Josh Parens - University of Dallas

Professor: Josh Parens

Department: TBD

College: University of Dallas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• 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:

He's intimidating at first but his tests and papers are not very hard if you read the books and pay attention. He just wants to know you understand. Although the class was sometimes/often frustrating, he gave us a more complex understanding of the Republic than I think could be obtained from any other prof. Rewarding if ur prepared for a challenge.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1311
• 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:

Psycho. lol thats all i can say

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI2323
• 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:

I took Dr. Parens for Phil of Man. Honestly, I didn't learn very much from the class no looking back, but Dr. Parens works hard to break down the material, even though he knows it's boring. Attend all of the classes, if you take good notes you can pass the tests and papers easily. Fair grader!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI1301
• 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:

The most professional professor I have had?he makes everything crystal clear with handouts and diagrams, and will tell you exactly what each test and paper will cover. Nevertheless, as he told my class, he cannot make philosophy more interesting for us, and indeed, I found his class boring.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI3311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Phil. sucks all together, but Phil of Being is ridiculous. Parens is fair but boring. I did alot of sodoku during lecture.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL4338
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Dr. Parens for both Early Modern and Phil of Religion and plan on taking him again this coming semester (Trilogy)...he's an amazing professor and makes you work hard. He is an extremely fair grader and you learn a lot if you put the time and work into it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHILETH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

FABULOUS PROFESSOR!!! one of my favorites at ud, actually. his lectures are so easy to understand, and he always puts these amazing charts on the board that really illuminate the text. he is so organized and challenging. dont be scared by his serious voice- he's really an awesome guy, too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHILOFBEING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You want a difficult semester? This is the one for you...Jesus, I mean I knew metaphsyics was a difficult read, but this guy shows you just how twisted the pathways of the philosophical mind can be. >_< Class with this man is certain to give you a massive headache...if not put you in a coma.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Take him for an upper level philosophy course and you will probably not be disappointed. Just be prepared to work hard.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher, fair grader, very demanding.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILOFMAN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i believe this man was in an altered state while teaching my class the first day. he kept yelling "you're just going to think i'm a crazy jew" everytime he would make a reference to a christian philosopher. i didn't even notice the jewish part..

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHILOFBEING
• 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:

Great teacher... interesting, clear, entertaining at times...does a great job at communicating difficult ideas and concepts simply and effectively. I've learned a lot in his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The worst professor ever. He is angry at everyone and everything. If you go to talk to him outside of class, he just scolds you and looks at you like you are stupid. He yells at the class when one student falls asleep. He won't answer questions in class, and laughs at you when you ask them.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EARLYMODPHIL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best classes and professors I've had at UD. This class is fascinating, Dr. Parens is brilliant, clear, and humorous, and he pushes you, in a healthy way, to your limits.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EARLYMODERNPH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really pushes students to the limit. I learned a lot in his class, but I thought I'd never make it through. Hardest class I've had yet.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A brilliant, kind, and helpful man. I didn't get a thing out of his class, however. I don't think it was his fault, though -- I think I just don't get philosophy. He really bent over backwards to try to explain it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILBEING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

An excellent teacher and a brilliant man, whenever the students seem to have difficulty understanding a thinker, blames himself rather than the class. One of the most outstanding professors on campus.