Charles Goodman - Binghamton University (SUNY)

Professor: Charles Goodman

Department: TBD

College: Binghamton University (SUNY)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Goodman is extremely intelligent and he knows it. Come to class prepared to offer concise and intelligent feedback on readings. Its always fun to pick apart the aspects of different philosophies.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Theres a lot of readings, lecture is helpful but he seems to ramble a lot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tbh don't take this class for a gen ed unless you're interested in the topic. He's a great professor and he's smart af, but if you don't like the topic you will hate it. the grading is fair, but holy hell is this class boring. Some people are really into it, if you are, def take it. If not, stay far away for your own sake. So many boring readings

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Goodman is a great professor that truly cares about his students. He's extremely understanding and flexible when it comes to working with students and making sure they succeed in class. He is extremely knowledgeable about the topics discussed and in class, and while I've may have dozed off during some of his lectures, I've learned a lot.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seriously great professor. Engages with the class a lot, and his office hours bring captivating conversations. Cares a lot about making sure the class has learnt the material sufficiently. Is fully cognizant that the class is 100 level and has freshmen, so gives extensions and a lot of help and tips with papers. Not an issue, but the TAs do grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Charles Goodman should be renamed Charles Greatman because he's such a great professor

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I got A- skimming readings/getting the gist of it, you can too. Go to lecs so you understand the central topics. 2 papers. They count for a lot-so you better get the A. Advice: even if you don't do the readings, pay special att. to readings that you'll focus on your essay. Study groups are best for this course. Exams: short answer and essays

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Possibly the best class I've ever taken. The readings are interesting and the lectures are fantastic.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL456
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is a class you want to show up to. Great lectures and great discussions! Readings can be a lot though, but he focuses more on the main ideas than picky details, so it's not hard. Very stimulating class, highly recommended go to office hours on time for feedback and help. If you show up, pay attention, and turn in papers you'll get a B+ easy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Goodman is fantastic. Incredibly knowledgeable and his lectures are thoroughly entertaining. He breaks down and explains complex ideas extremely well and you'll leave every lecture feeling smarter. It's a challenging class, make sure you do the readings and work hard on the papers and exams. Overall, an amazing experience, I highly recommend

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AAAS105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome, The Good-Man is Awake.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Law and Justice with Goodman even though I'm a math major. Was very happy that Goodman was unbiased to any political view and gave everybody a fair chance as long as you put in the effort. I rarely went to class and was lost throughout the whole semester but was able to pull a B with a couple all nighters before the exams. DO THE READINGS

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is a lot of writing and reading but I walked out of every lecture feeling like a much smarter, worldly person. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who likes to debate. Professor Goodman's lectures were inspiring, informative, and took both sides of the argument into account.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

1. 1st PHIL class ever taken, yet Goodman makes lectures interesting!! 2. Class is tough tho, final is cumulative 3. A LOT of readings & materials covered 4. Exams barely cover half of the material 5. My advice: Take good notes & don't skimp out on learning what he lists in the study guide (I couldn't keep up w/ half the readings, but managed a B)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is very paper and exam heavy. He is a great professor

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a fantastic professor. Breaks down difficult philosophical concepts into easily understandable subparts, and is always willing to explain something in a new and different way. Class is 2 huge papers both 20% midterm, final (25%) and pop quizzes. This is a very difficult class and I would only take it if u need it for major. But he is great!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL445
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Buddhist Metaphysics was amazing. Goodman is a professor who cares deeply about the subject, and his lectures are 90% of the time crystal clear if you pay attention. Amazing class, but readings can be dense. Graded on participation and three essays, two of which are revised. I'd advise you to go to office hours to discuss your paper, it helps alot

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very arrogant and opinionated. thinks he's way smarter than everyone else and often puts students down publicly in lecture. Extremely annoying voice and unpleasant lectures. Incredibly rude during office hour visits. lazy teacher, does not put any effort into providing helpful materials for students. by far worst professor i've had at bing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Charles Goodman is the MAN. I'm not kidding, he is the man. Every lecture is a good one and if I could take every class with him I would. The intellectual crush I have on this man is unreal. He is a genius. Please take this class, I would HIGHLY recommend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL146PHIL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best Professor I've had and the smartest person I've ever met. He grills students who ask questions, so be prepared to defend your opinion. He really challenges you to think as well as to formulate your questions in a coherent way. Don't be intimidated! Go to his office hours, he really cares about his students & it's always awesome to chat w/