Reviews of professor James Andrew

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I loved this class, ignore all the negative comments. J.P Andrew was engaging and funny throughout the class. Attendance was not mandatory but you get extra credit if you attend. The class is definitely lecture heavy with weekly response papers due but it was easy to maintain a decent grade as long as you do the work.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
he is impossible to understand and makes you feel like an idiot when you ask questions. I thought we would be debating/discussing important topics but its all about the facts and technicalities of the philosophers. I have learned nothing.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Very educated prof. Loved taking his course. Definitely challenging. Semester consists of 10-15 1-page response papers. Abstract concepts but if you pay attention in class, do the readings, and watch crash courses you'll be fine. Make sure you put in the work. Two big exams, just study. Two big papers.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not a fun class. He talks the entire time and there is no open discourse. He writes on a board and just regurgitates stuff. Everyone is lost. He cares about philosophy but does not care about teachers. Low energy and low-quality educator. You're given a sentence prompt for response papers. Term papers are difficult. Test are insnae. Stay AWAY.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you show up to this class and take good notes it is so easy to get an A. The readings can be confusing, but he talks about them in class. He is a super easy grader and really likes engagement with the readings in papers. He will even give out extra credit for showing up to class on Fridays.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The class is pretty reading-heavy, but you can get away with just skimming the readings because he goes over the readings the next class. The response paper is a single page and graded very easily if you have a basic understanding of what you are talking about. JP is also very helpful outside of class if you have any questions.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Do not... DO NOT take him under circumstances. He does not teach, and is the most condescending "know it all" person. He does not care about his students, and drains all your energy just being in his presence for 50 minutes. Take Prof. Visser. This guy is a joke, his grading is awful and his exams are impossible to pass unless your a PHIL wizard.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I have taken 2 classes with JP and wish I could take more. He knows a lot and most of the time presents the information in insightful and funny ways. If you are in a big class meet with him outside and your grade will drastically improve. Attendance isn't mandatory but sometimes he offers extra credit and all necessary info is in the lectures.