Paul Humphreys - University of Virginia

Professor: Paul Humphreys
Department: Philosophy
College: University of Virginia
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL2340
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is undeniably an intelligent man whose teaching quality is above average, but his PHIL 2340 was one of the most boring classes I've ever taken. I don't know how someone manages to make topics like world-destroying AI boring, but Mr. Humphreys definitely knows how to. Readings are jargon-laden and dull.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL2450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took his Phil. of science class. I learned an astronomical amount in the class, but nearly all of it was self taught. Humphrey's is clearly an expert in his field, but he illustrates example after example without really explaining anything. He presupposes both a scientific and philosophical knowledge, with was fine for me, but may be problematic.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL2450
  • 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:
Exceptionally clear and precise. Very friendly and fair.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • 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:
Humphreys great. Funny guy, awesome British accent, extremely intelligent. If you show up to class and let him know you're interested and taking his class seriously, you'll do well.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL2420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy class if you do all the readings and coming to every class. Homeworks are great because you can check to make sure they're correct before you submit, and that's 40% of your grade. Needs to make sure his mic is on before lecturing with his back to the audience. My TA was great and explained things well, so that also helped.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tough course, but getting an A is possible. Not the best lecturer, but not the worst. Overall, I felt like he would rather be somewhere else.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • 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:
Lectures not all that helpful occasionally actually just puts the book on the projector...TAs a little weak
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SLAV236
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not worth it if you are looking for an easy A. His tests can be from pretty obscure lecture notes.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • 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:
Not the most helpful/encouraging professor--crams many questions into a 45-minute exam that it makes it difficult to finish tests. Homework is assigned weekly & some sets can take up to 6-8 to complete. T.A. Kristina doesn’t know subject well and stumbles in explaining core concepts. Without determination, this class can get pretty tough.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
loved this class! good lectures, and his responses to bad questions are funny. have to do the work but it is a great class, very smart teacher. highly recommended.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Not really a difficult class in terms of material, Humphreys packs in about two hours worth of material into a 50 min. exam, in which a few math/logic oriented people do well, and the vast majority do a mediocre job. You get to teach yourself because his lectures don't help. Also, one goof-up will turn your A exam to a B-. Take only if interested.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL245
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You do need a science background. The readings are dense and jargon-laden. Such is philosophy of science. There's also too much reading; the class moves fast. Stay away unless you're really interested in science--doesn't feel like a philosophy class at all.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If he didn't have a cool British accent, I would have never gone to class. Don't take this class unless you're already interested in logic because you end up teaching all the material to yourself. If you like the subject, the class ends up being pretty easy. Get Clint as your ta!! He's awesome.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you dont do well in this course then you're just lazy. Do the reading (don't just skim, either), do the homework, go to class (pay attention). Very straightforward, easy once you try.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Simply wouldn't reccomend
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It is very difficult to perform in strict 50 min. tests and your grade often does not reflect your knowledge. The class material itself is not all that hard, he makes it so. Is not really very helpfull in office hours and his lectures consist of example after example with minimal clarification.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Humphreys is all right, but the homework is a pain, the class is boring and mundane, and how to study for the tests is unclear. Humphreys doesn't do a good job of helping you to study, doesn't supply strategies for solving the problems in general. You'll have to teach yourself.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL254
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
philosophy of science was awesome -- he has contributed to the field but is modest. he likes class participation.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Humphreys does a good job of making a boring subject like symbolic logic seem fairly interesting. Anyone taking his class will probably dig his British accent and his sense of humor. The tests are straight forward, and the material is fairly easy.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: LOGIC242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great class. helps to have a math background, but i didn't and i did fine
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