Kenneth Daley - SMU - Southern Methodist University

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Kenneth Daley - SMU - Southern Methodist University

Professor: Kenneth Daley

Department: Philosophy

College: SMU - Southern Methodist University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHIL1318
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ken is a great guy who really does care about his students. Hes a very blunt yet funny character who cares more about your learning than your grade. This being said, the quizzes and homework in this class were very manageable and the content was quite interesting. Anyone who left a bad review on here most likely did not put in enough effort��

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHIL1317
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a fantastic course to get your PHIL requirement out of the way. It's interesting, much more applicable to daily life, and overall not super challenging. His tangents are almost always related to the lecture, but also provides some lightheartedness during some of the more emotionally-tough lectures (i.e., animal rights, abortion, etc.).

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ken's class is super interesting! Be ready for discussions that might make your head spin though- I was worried to make a rate my professors account and click that I had read the terms of service after our last class �� I would recommend this class, especially if you are looking for an interesting class to fill CC credit! Super funny too!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best! By far one of my favorite classes. The topics are relevant and you will leave class looking forward to learning more about the topic. Prof. Daley is super funny and you can tell he has interest in what he is teaching about. He also cares about his students and takes all the steps he can so that we will succeed. Love this class!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHIL1318
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ken Daley is really really funny and I actually look forward to going to class. We only have a mid term and a final which are both take home which really helps with the stress. When it comes to logic, it is pretty tough but hes always available to help outside of class. I took his class for a CC Breadth. Take him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Daley is by far my favorite professor this semester. He's has a hilarious sense of humor which makes lectures LESS boring and more fun. The work load is light and he gives so many opportunities to make an A and gives great feedback. Sure logic can be difficult, but he does a great job explaining and if you don't get it just practice more

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I think Professor Daley is amazing. He sometimes strays off topic and isnt the most prompt at responding to emails, however he is worth it. He genuinely cares about his students and the material he teaches and is quite funny. 10/10 recommend!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
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 a very personable and funny teacher which helps keep some of the drier topics entertaining. I greatly appreciate his jokes, his casualness, and the fact that he is very much a person. His passion and extensive knowledge helps me stay focused. I also LOVE that this class has take-home exams since he understands how stressful in-class can be.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Daley is a really amazing professor. He uses his humor to make class enjoyable for students with many out of pocket dad jokes. If you cant take humor or are easily offended then dont take his class. He too will encourage you not too. Logic has been hard for me to understand but Mr. Daley is available to meet on zoom and wants you to succeed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Daley is an amazing professor. He is very funny and makes sure that you understand what type of professor he is. He almost encourages you to drop his class if you do not like an outgoing teacher who strays off-topic from time to time. Yes, he does lecture a lot but it is all very interesting subjects and I highly recommend this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHIL1318
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Would rather this man have a mediocre Netflix special instead of a philosophy class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHIL1318
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think that this man should not be a teacher. I think that he is in the wrong profession, do I know what else he should do? No, but it should be something else. He "teaches" logic the first three weeks but includes it in every quiz and test afterward. I don't hate the guy but there is no reason why he spends 20 minutes of the class on a tangent.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHIL1318
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Want to learn? Want to get an easy A? Want to take a fun class and not be bored? If you answered yes to any of the above, don't take this class with Ken. He goes off-topic for more than half the class, makes poor jokes, and can't explain logic for the life of him. His powerpoints are pretty but lectures are either completely off-topic or dry.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Your friends dad that everyone loves cuz hes chill and funny kinda vibe. A little scatter brained but class discussions are pretty enjoyable. Reading and a quiz every week + 5 reflections + random quizzes and homework.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHIL1318
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Daley is an incredible professor. He does bring up his political opinions at times, but he is very respectful towards both sides. The class has a reading quiz due every Monday and occasionally has reflections due on Fridays, quizzes, and homework, but overall it's not a bad workload. Also his sense of humor makes the class fun to attend.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHIL1318
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a really nice guy and like he really just wants people to participate but something about his personality just annoys me. The class is a lot of reading and a lot of reading quizzes. His class is MWF but he only made us meet on WF so that was nice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHIL1319
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Daley does care about his subject, but the lectures can be mediocre. He loves to bring up politics in class and will spend a few minutes at a time going on about things that are totally irrelevant to philosophy, which bothered me even though I actually agree with most of his views. Also lots of discussion boards, but overall not too bad.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHIL1318
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Daley is an awesome professor, I had him over this weird COVID-19 time, and he was very lenient and understanding that this is new and hard for everyone. The logic questions were the only hard thing that I did in his class, but you will fly through the class once you get the hang.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHIL1317
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ken Daley is the best! Took him over may term for business ethics. Definitely opinionated (and he will tell you that), and overall a great experience. Genuinely cares about students!! Take him!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHIL1317
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed Ken and his ethics class, he honestly inspired me to pursue a minor. I honestly don't see the big deal of people saying he's "unorthodox." He's very clear about what you need to know and is passionate about every subject. Personally, I was always on his good side because I participated but doing so was never hard. Take his class.

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