Michael Meyer - Northeastern University

Professor: Michael Meyer

Department: TBD

College: Northeastern University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1165
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is dependent on how you're doing compared to everyone else in the class in relation to a median grade which is usually like a 65. His voice is quiet so sit up front and you absolutely have to show up to class or else you'll miss important info. Keep up with the reading, give yourself enough time to write essays, and study hard.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2330
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Meyer is brilliant & aware of the flaws of the education system, being forgiving when need be (sometimes accepts late papers). However, though he is extremely well versed in philosophy, doesn't interact with the class unless there is some random question. Lots of boring, tangential ranting, & monotonous. Didn't ask for course feedback at all :P

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst profs i have ever had. You can't hear him if there is anything else in the building making noise, his lectures are monologues spitting back EXACTLY what was in the readings and nothing more, and his class bored me to tears. Even as someone interested in philosophy it was extremely tough. Avoid his class at all costs.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS!!! Not a good teacher. Rude to students, doesn't give feedback s or explain why he gave you a certain grade. On my paper, he wrote "B. good work". that is all. No grading rubrics or anything. Lectures are SO BORING doesn't discuss any of the material. have to learn it on your own even if its an intro class. WORST TEACHER!!!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2325
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You have to do the readings. It makes class pass easier and you'll understand the points he gives in lecture (and you won't have to take as many notes!) The lectures can be dry. Try and put in effort you'll be fine. The one thing I wasn't expecting was his voice. It's hoarse, goes in and out. I tried to sit closer to the front. Also, no laptops.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THIS CLASS PROBABLY TOOK 10 YEARS OFF OF MY LIFE. He's a very smart man but his class was drier than eating 10 saltines in a row with no water. I know you're thinking "oh, I've had boring teachers before, it'll be fine" and I'm here to tell you NO

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Meyer is intelligent, but sitting through his class is miserable. I have never been so bored in a class in all of my life. All that he does is go over what the readings said in class- don't expect to expand on concepts. He has a habit of drawing conclusions seemingly out of nowhere, and then getting everyone more confused when he tries to explain.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1165
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Guy is an amazing lecturer, but they can run dry sometimes. All he does is go over the readings so going to class is super helpful.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Readings are dense and in order to do well on tests and essays, each reading must be thuroughly analyzed. Meyers is an absolute genius. He can be very boring at times, but is without a doubt an incredibly intelligent and competent philosopher in his own right. Difficult class overall, and Meyers is a fair but tough grader. You will think a lot.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Meyer is seriously the most intelligent man I have ever met. Going to class is so important because he goes over all of the difficult points from the readings (which are difficult!) which will be what you are tested on. Lots of reading, writing, and thinking. Dull class, brilliant professor - he'll make you think.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHL4902
• 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:

Meyer is more focused on not cheating the hard-working, motivated students than coddling those who don't care or don't try. He is a great prof if you are in the first group like me. I love the guy. Very serious in class, he is helpful and friendly if you approach him in his office.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy. Classes are boring, but thats mostly because I hated the subject. He kept it more interesting than it could have been. Tests are fair, but tough. He's very reasonable too.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Most intelligent man I've ever met.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• 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:

Professor Meyer is a genius and if you want to learn something, you have to do your part and pay attention in class, do your readings, and make sure to go the extra mile. Anyone who has anything negative to say about his class are people who didn't do the readings and failed. He's willing to give a ton of extra help during office hours. He's great

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• 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:

You have to be interested in Philosophy to succeed. Not that Meyer is biased, more so you have to want to work in order to keep up. Requires a LOT of reading and writing. Essays and tests are 100% dependent on the reading. I also appreciated how he was unbiased on all topics and as long as you were rational, he let you write about what you thought.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1102
• 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:

Review from philo major: The key in Meyer's classes is to pay attention and do the readings. That's what should be expected in any philosophy class, even intro classes. Meyer has nothing against opinions, but prefers rational, unbiased arguments in class. If you show effort in class, he will give you the time of day. Very straight-forward prof.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far, Meyer was the worst professor I've had. I've never regretted any of my actions in life until now. His lectures are basically just monologues. The paper topics are uninteresting and vague. I'd enjoy the reading if there were stimulating class discussions. If you're a masochist, then you should take this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can tell that he's a great prof. for higher level philosophy, but for a 101 class he's just boring and a bit confusing. He takes a while to get used to. Don't take him unless you're excited about philosophy and want to try and take the time to really think about your assignments. Also, reading before class does wonders.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I highly respect most professors, so I dislike having to write a review like this. This one is an absolute jerk - rude, inconsiderate, completely useless when asking for extra help outside class. He once told me to "keep feminine **** out of his classroom" when we were talking about abortion. Unacceptable for an educator. Avoid this professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is brutal! Avoid at all costs. Lectures are so boring and monotonous even for an interesting topic he makes it dulled down and boring. 6 total assignments two essays and four exams very rough grader.