Reviews of professor Sean Smith

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you're looking to take PHIL, take a class with Dr. Smith. Not only is he knowledgeable about the material he teaches, but he's passionate, funny, and cares deeply for his students. I highly recommend going to office hours if anything is confusing you.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is a very engaging professor and class that is very fun to go too. You can tell he is very passionate about what he is teaching and gives amazing lectures. The only problem is you are graded only on 3 papers and attendance on certain classes. Also the papers are graded very very hard.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The professor is on 11. He finds the course really important and is enthusiastic about the content of the course.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Great lectures, very passionate about the material and gets you interested. Very funny, related information to present day. Lots of reading of difficult text and material, papers and writing assignments graded strictly and were based on the readings. Clear feedback.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very good prof and the TA was super helpful. Papers were difficult at times but thats just philosophy. He was passionate, engaging and funny. If you have to take philosophy hes the best option professor wise.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof Smith scared me at first, but once I understood his passion for philosophy, I couldn't wait for the lecture. I am truly blessed to have been able to learn from him. The class is explained thoroughly in the syllabus, and he also provides handouts to follow along with his lectures (which were honestly a lifesaver).

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I loved Professor Smith's class. You need to show up to the lectures and discussions if you want to succeed in this course. He is a very passionate and caring professor. There are only 3-4 papers that you're graded on but he is a tough grader. You're able to contact him easily for help and if you follow the feedback he gives you, you should be good

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Smith is a gem to UHM, he is my absolute favorite professor and I'm not even majoring in Philosophy. I've taken two of his classes and could not recommend him more. He's fkn hilarious and a pleasure to work with, his lectures are always engaging and insightful. He cares deeply about the material he teaches, which is the most important part imo

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This was my favorite philosophy corse Ive taken so far in college. A lot of weekly reading but the work load isnt too intense. This professor 100% knows what hes teaching and is open to other perspectives. I would recommend this class to students that want a class thatll give you perspective.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Smith is a wonderful professor. Extremely knowledgeable, and a good philosopher. Reciprocates very high levels of respect to students who show the same. Tough but one of the few honest graders, feedback is direct and helpful. If you want to learn a lot and be challenged, take his course. One of the best professors at UHM for sure.