Eric Saidel - George Washington University

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Eric Saidel - George Washington University

Professor: Eric Saidel

Department: Philosophy

College: George Washington University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHIL2045
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Saidel was great. It was clear that he enjoys teaching the material. It is clear what he expects out of students and will definitely work with you if you don't understand the material. It was a difficult class but it was definitely rewarding.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHIL1153
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's very funny and loves engaging with his students which makes lectures MUCH more interesting. The class is very paper-heavy but they're really manageable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHIL2045
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Saidel is my guy! I've taken 2 of his classes and he is hilarious. He's makes you work for the grade but he is always consistent and very transparent. If you are looking for an easy A then he ain't for you. But if you are into philosophy then you should take one of his classes. He's really smart and always willing to talk. Great professor!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHIL2045
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Logic was super fun. It made a sense to me, but a lot of people struggled in the class. Saidel's a quirky dude but he can be snarky at times. Really fun guy to talk to outside of class. His grading is very fair. Do ALL of the HW even though it's not graded, cuz quizzes and tests are usually easier than the HW.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHIL1153
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Eric is easygoing, funny, and knowledgeable. Since this is an intro-level class, he doesn't grade harshly. But class discussions will give you a headache. I feel like discussion should be more moderated and strucutred to avoid a few students' pointless rabbit holes when other students want and need to focus on the actual course material.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHIL3153
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

for Mind Brain Philosophy don't bother buying the 90$ text book, all the readings are easily found on google for free.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHIL2011
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Saidel is an easy going teacher, he gives goofy examples but a lot of papers. 4, 1 page papers and 3 long 5-7 page papers including the final which was two long 5-7 page papers. He is a tough grader because it is philosophy but overall if you understand the material and focus on the overlining idea you will do great.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHIL153
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Just don't. If you don't need this class for credit don't bother taking it with him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHIL2045
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Saidel is a a super fun guy, tries to make learning Logic and easy as possible, and is very approachable. If you are struggling he will do his best to walk you through it. Only tests and quizzes so try and do as best you can on the quizzes cause they do add up. Slow grading so keep an eye out on your grade. Logic turned out very hard but very fun.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHIL3251
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Saidel is my favorite professor I have ever had at GW. He facilitates really great discussion, and loves talking with students out of class. If you put any effort into the papers (for this class it was just 3, 5-7 page papers and one 1-page paper a week, then you'll do fine. You should do the readings, but you'll be fine if you don't.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHIL2045
Grade Received: D-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

In my 3 years at GW, his logic class was the most opaque and stressful experience that I've ever suffered through. The online portions were not helpful; his quizzes were difficult. The final was unfair to say the least; about a 3rd of the class couldn't finish.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHIL153
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you do at least some of the reading and you are engaged in class you will most likely get an A. He is able to present very challenging material in a very understandable way. If you write simple and clear papers you will likely get an A. He is funny and interesting and allows students to guide a lot of the class but will step in a explain stuff.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHIL1153
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's apparently so difficult for the logic class he teaches. But for meaning of the mind he's awesome. I look forward to that class every week. We watch movies and pose questions that make you think about life and it's just such a breath of fresh air with all my hard classes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHIL2145
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is passionate, funny, and not boring at all! an amazing professor and very knowledgeable about the science and philosophy aspects of his course!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHIL1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dean's seminar Intro to Jewish Philosophy. He does not give tests, 2 papers and a final paper. Great discussions. Heavily reading based. Do the homework so you're not lost.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHIL3152
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professors at GW. He's very accessible and truly interested in helping his students exceed as long as they put in effort and show interest in the material. He really challenged me to develop my philosophical writing and communication skills, and always made class engaging. He also encourages discussion, which is something I look for

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHIL3153
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mind, Brain, AI with Saidel is the most interesting class i've taken at GW so far (2yrs in). Initially, he can come off as intimidating but he's really open to whatever contributions you might have to make during a class discussion. Makes denseabstract concepts easy to grasp. Told him I'd miss a class for a concert in NY and he didn't mind at all.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHIL045
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Easily one of my favorite professors. I started out struggling in this class and when I ended up only missing two points on the final he congratulated me. He really cares about his students and wants to share that enthusiasm with them.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHIL3153
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a master at breaking down texts and explaining them clearly. As a result, he is good at promoting discussion by poking holes in things. The material is very difficult, but because he explains it well, it's easy to learn a lot from his classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHIL1000
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:

This guy was awesome. Like seriously. He is easy going, obviously knows the subjects he teaches inside and out, and has an amazing homework situation. Obviously I got confused at times, but that's what comes with philosophy. Eric was amazing, I highly recommend him.

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