John Izzi - Saint Michael's College

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John Izzi - Saint Michael's College

Professor: John Izzi

Department: Philosophy

College: Saint Michael's College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: 201HUMAN
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:

Izzi truly cares about how his teaching affects the lives of his students. Taking at least one of his classes will open your eyes to the world around you (in and outside of class). Izzi assigns 3 papers throughout the semester, each one five pages in length. It might seem daunting at first, but the papers are on what you discuss in class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PH331
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Izzi was a reminder that philosophy without action and humor is white noise in the way of overcoming oneself. If something seems too hard, study it until you can proceed because the easy way out will never free you. Examine the metaphor of writing everything in your own blood, then discard your efforts with a good joke: that's freedom.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PH111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Izzi clearly takes great pleasure in what he does. He's incredibly passionate, animated, and willing to tackle an idea from multiple angles. He entertains all questions with equal merit, and is more than willing to take one small point and see how far the rabbit hole goes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PH201
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

John Izzi is one of the most candid professors you could hope to have. He never assumes the typical teacher-student relationship; he always receives students as valid equals to challenge both the text and him. Because of that, he also holds students to a higher standard; though the fact that he is a hard grader will make you better.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PH201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are captivating, but sense of humor might be jarring the first day- don't let that discourage you! Above all else, he wants his students to get something out of his classes. If you find yourself lost, he's happy to help outside of class. Izzi's a must-take professor who legitimately cares about his students and what they have to say.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PH103
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best Philosophy professor Ive had. Izzi is thought provoking and makes his students think outside the box. He assigns the papers on the first day of class. He is always open to looking over your papers before you turn in the final copy. A wonderful professor with a great class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PH101
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

John Izzi was a terrific professor for my first ever philosophy class. He has very entertaining lectures and will give out a few papers during the semester that aren't too hard to do if you read the material he hands out in class. He is very engaging and I would definately recommend any first year or person new to the subject take his classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PH103
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Contradicts himself throughout the semester and makes it impossible to write the 3 five page essays that count entirely as your grade aside from participation. Better options for the 100 level philosophy requirement as far as professors go.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PH210
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious guy- if you're sensitive he'll offend you Says the stuff people don't want to hear but need to hear.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHIL102FREED0
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

very very very good professor, favorite class of the semester. made me consider a philosophy minor because the class changed my life

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

can seem ODD and senseless at times. very smart but ur interpretation of the reading must be consistent with his preconceived beliefs. 3 essays and light readings. does not give a coherent explanation as to why you received a particular grade on ur essays.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHI101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I LOVE HIM. Very nice guy and is willing to help if you go and ask for it he is more than willing to. His class changed my life and really changed my view of life.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Does not give feedback on papers except to say wrong or nothing at all. He is easy on the eyes, but that's about it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHIL403
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

John Izzi changed my life. That sounds strong but it is true. I can't say more but my life is radically different now than before I met him and I owe him a lot. His courses were great, he is open, attentive and encourages students to participate in class. Very fair. Smart guy. Speaks fluent French and lives part of the year in France. Amazing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PH407
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:

I first took him for Nietzsche and was a bit worried going into it but he turned out to be the best. I then took him for Heidegger (not an easy guy to discuss) and again he blew my mind. He is a "must-take" professor. Do the reading (he doesnt assign much) and your life will be forever changed

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: SPINOZA
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:

Izzi was my favorite professor at st. mike's... and i was there for five years. He has a dry but hilarious sense of humor. He may offend you but you could tell him to f off and he wouldnt hold it against you. Down to earth and a decent human being. Treats students as equals. Take his spinoza class, it changed my life forever..

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PH103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Discussions weren't relivant to readings half the time, partly the students falt. Don't expect feed back on papers either. He's funny though and nice, but I think he'd rather be in France then here.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHI101
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:

My first Philosphy professor: In 1978! The reason why Philosophy became my major, and I took several more courses with him when he taught at The College of the Holy Cross. Best professor I had out of 4 years undergrad, hands down.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PH103
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:

Probably one of the best professors I've had so far. He's really liberal and jokes alot about religion and sex and out there stuff in class so if you're easily offended I wouldn't reccommend him. He has a good sense of humour so if you didn't do the reading don't lie. No tests or exams but you write 3 papers so it's good to read the books

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PH404
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If I could take every class with Izzi, I would.

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