John Richardson - New York University

Professor: John Richardson

Department: TBD

College: New York University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EXISTENT10
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He wanted to go through too many philosophers too fast, thus making it Intro to author, intro to concepts- quote -explanation -quote... If your TA sucks, your class sucks - barely spoke in class, though he gives opportunity to ask questions. You don't discuss a lot of the stuff seems final or like he does not know it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i am from europe and we don't have classes like this. didn't really care for the professor but i can see how americans do haha. anyway don't listen to the people who praise him like a god but neither the haters. he's just a teacher trying to make a living and if you want some fun take his, or take another existentialism professor's class...i advise

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EXIST10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I had at NYU. Took two classes with him - Hegel/Nietzsche and Existentialism & Phenomenology. His lectures are engaging and help a lot with clarifying the difficult readings that were assigned. I believe he is the highest source on Nietzsche and Heidegger in the US, and I'd recommend checking out his own published work as well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CONT36
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

"Be Different. Be You" -this common t-shirt slogan could've been written by Deleuze. The prof, though, takes Deleuze & the other thinkers too literally, making searching for truth (over clarity) impossible on written assignments. Even if one isn't a truth-seeker, though, the prof's dogmatism blunts his conscience generally. If you don't care, take.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HEGELTONIETZSCH
• 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:

Excellent Professor. If you engage with the class material, it will certainly be a great academic experience. Discussions in lecture and in office hours were very interesting and stimulating.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

best professor i've encountered while at nyu. he's a great guy and a pleasure to listen to his lectures.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LIFEENDS
• 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:

An amazing philosophy professor. This was his Collegiate Seminar course, and it was a thrill. If you are interested in the material, a class with him will be extremely rewarding. He is the most helpful professor I've had in terms of assisting with developing papers and ideas.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIFEENDS
• 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:

Very passionate about what he discusses, and very knowledgeable (THE highest authority on Nietzsche and Heidegger in the world) about his subject matter. Class itself was boring for someone who has no interest whatsoever in philosophy (understandably so). Very nice guy and very approachable - took us out to many events.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Solid professor. Lectures are lucid, engaging, and extremely informative. The readings for the class I took (existentialism & phenomenology) were lengthy, difficult, and at times incomprehensible, but Richardson takes you through them with ease. May not be for beginners though; it's probs best if you are serious to get down and learn some phil.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course:
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

john is fun & he throws many of his perspectives into many discussion & always finds a way to keep us interested & happy. he's a pretty fun guy too. he never hesitates to say what he has to & is always willing to help. he is definately one of the best philo teachers i've ever had.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, very clear. He explains difficult concepts is a very understandable and almost fun way. Very good teacher!

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He manages to successfully encourage class discussion in a large lecture and therefore creates an engaging and interactive atmosphere in class. Very reasonable and approachable.