Reviews of professor Robert McNamara

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. McNamara is amazing! I totally recommend him for any Philosophy class. He's caring and understanding and also funny. He makes very difficult philosophical texts and concepts more understandable. He's my favorite professor this semester. Plus, his Irish accent is hard to beat.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Though challenging despite being helpful and illuminating, the material and class aren't terribly hard if the student understands that fidelity to Catholic Dogma and knowing how to navigate nuances among theological opinions are skills needed for this type of subject. He's not perfect, but he's a good professor that cares deeply about every student

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I hate philosophy. I don't have a knack for it. I don't look forward to reading Aristotle or Aquinas. But, Dr. McNamara is a wonderful lecturer. He's a truly amazing and caring professor. He's a super tough grader, but only because he wants the best out of his students. Make the effort and go into it with learning as your first priority!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great lectures. Clearly knows what he's talking about. He's able to take complex ideas and make them understandable. Definitely will want to study for exams a good amount but I would definitely take him again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The best professor I had in all four years at Franciscan. One of the few professors I've had who I felt I could ask any question and he would know the answer. He's clear and super accessible outside of class. You need to read the material, but he's a merciful grader. The more you put in, the more you get out. 10/10. Honestly could not say enough.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. McNamara was an absolutely incredible Metaphysics professor. He takes the time to thoroughly explain these complex, yet basic principles. A year later, I'm still using what I learned in his class. Dr. McNamara takes the time to consider student questions before he answers them because he really cares about everyone understanding the lecture.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
McNamara was amazing!!! Amazing lectures that broke down tough philosophy into easily digested material. Only has a few quizzes and tests. NO essays. Def pay attention during lecture and take notes and dont miss a class. Overall great class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Absolutely one of the best philosophy professors I've ever taken! You don't have to do the readings as long as you pay attention to the lectures & take good notes. He says there will be a paper on the syllabus but never asks for it unless someone asks (like someone in my class did...) So do NOT let anyone ask him about it and you'll be fine