David Aiken - Ferris State University

Professor: David Aiken
Department: Philosophy
College: Ferris State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HUMN327
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Instructor!!! He likes it when you talk and participate in class. You will learn much more then you expected. He is very understanding and will work with you. There is a lot of reading though and you have to type quite a few papers but none of it is really that bad. Highly recommended!!!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL216
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome instructor. You will change the way you look at things.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL216
  • 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:
Great Guy, really makes you think about your personal Ethics. I would suggest this class for anyone.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL216
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is both the easiest and hardest class I have ever had; Aiken is an easy going prof and the work load is light, but he will really make you think and question what you believe, which may consume your life if you let it (and I most certainly did). Favorite class and teacher so far at Ferris...
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: RELG215
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Aiken is the best teacher ever. If you want to really learn about the subject then take it with Aiken. He talks and it's a discussion type set up but you learn alot. He gives interesting examples and is very understanding. He makes it a really comfortable setting for you to talk and just sit in and listen. Take him whenever you get the chance. =]=]
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: RELG326
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had a while back. Aiken was fair and was always there for his students. There were no exams, but their was papers. Interesting class never was bored in class
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL216
  • 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:
Amazing teacher! he really make u think! the books are ehh but the things that he makes u think about are just WOW! not much work is this class just a lot of thinking and reflecting on everything! Take him hes great!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL203
  • 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:
Hands down one of the best teachers at Ferris. Not alot of homework, just have to show up everyday. He really sparks your intrest in philosophy and gets you thinking about what is going on around you. Take him if you can!!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL216
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
An interesting guy. Class itself is not difficult and as long as you attend regularly, you should have no problems. A good class to use to balance a difficult schedule because it is not very time consuming. Aiken grades very fair (basically you get the grade for the amount of work you put in)
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: RELG435
  • 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:
He is the most amazing man and teacher you will ever meet. if you have your opinions feel free to make them in his classes just be sure that you can back what you say up. i would recommended him 110% for anyone. all you have to do is write papers and most everything is negotiable.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PHILO216
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took a handful of classes at with Aiken as my guide and he never disappointed. I would often leaved his class confused in the best way. Aiken opens your eyes to ideas that are rarely articulated. This ideas are complicated and when revealed should be confusing. So just don't worry about it and keep going to class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: RELG325
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took him because of all the positive reviews. But, was not impressed. He brought his a game to class once and taught well. The rest of the time he relied on the class. To each his own...Not my favorite though.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HUMH29
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had to take this class for honors, thought i was screwed (im a A/B student)he likes to bargain about grades,messes w/ final grades for the best one possible for you, he's kinda boring, but the writing was easy enough, he hates grammar mistakes, likes outgoing students, emails back quickly, buy the used books for essays but not for class - uneeded
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL216
  • 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:
Aiken is one of the reasons I stay interested in school. He truly cares about his students. If you don't like to think or are looking for an easy A, don't bother with Aiken. He forces you to think, rather than memorize useless information from a textbook. Best professor at Ferris! I've never met someone so intelligent and challenging.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HUM216
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This teacher is amazing!!!! By far my favorite teacher teaching ethics/philosophy at ferris state university....I totally recommend him to anyone..you will learn soooo much!!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, tied all things into real life situations that are important and interesting, all quizzes are done in groups, no tests, a couple of papers
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL115
  • 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:
You'll learn more in the 15 minutes it takes him to pass around the attendance sheet than you will in your entire collegiate career. Ferris educations are not complete without committing your time & energy to David Aiken's courses.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL115
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Grade is based on the book exams (the author of the book created). These exams are extremely easy (group of 2-3 usually). About 50% of your grade will be based on attendence, 30% on exams, and 20% on reports. About 4/5th of the class time will be a discussion on anything, which isnt graded and notes are not required. You will learn a lot!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HUMN115
  • 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:
I really liked this guy. He challenges your comfort zone when it comes to religion and beliefs, but in the end you come out of his class with a diversified view on various cultural beliefs, senerios, and ethical standpoints. Aiken has my vote!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL115
  • 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:
All i have to say is that he is one of the greatest professors i have ever had. he is very interesting, and he WILL make you think. very eccentric, but it makes lectures fun...awesome professor...take him if you can!!!
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