Richard Hanley - University of Delaware

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Richard Hanley - University of Delaware

Professor: Richard Hanley

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HONR290
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy personally but very egotistical. Spends most of class rambling instead of letting students speak. Claims to be a philosopher despite not saying anything remotely new or interesting. Makes class analyze his unnecessarily long papers so students can hear him talk. Can't end class on time, usually 5-10 minutes after period ends.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HONR290
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting professor and the class was on the "End of the World". I would definitely recommend for a fascinating discussion topic and if you want to learn more about philosophy as well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HONR290
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hanley is interesting to listen to, but never stops talking. His lectures are essentially him talking at the class for 50 minutes where he sometimes asks the class to participate. There's 5 small (about 400-500 words) writing assignments and 3 longer essays, but he grades relatively easily as long as you argue your point well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHIL202
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love this man! He's hilarious, very knowledgeable about what he's teaching, and loves a good conversation about what's going on in the world. About 3 open book exams, a final essay along with smaller essays that really help your grade. He curves exams since some questions have AT LEAST one answer which can be hard but I 100% recommend his class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHIL202
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I never looked forward to attending this class. He made it clear how much he believes Conservative Christians are completely nuts and holding back society with homophobic beliefs. Very offensive and rambled the whole class projecting his beliefs onto his students with no sources to back up his own "facts".

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HONR290
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst professors I have had. He is a respected professor but he just shares his views and finds a "philosophical" way to invalidate those who do not agree with him. Grading criteria is unclear, and he makes you read A LOT. He has made some gross and questionable comments in class. Overall, would NEVER take a course with him again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHIL202
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hanley is the best. His whole class is just him talking, and it can get boring sometimes, but is so much better if you participate and argue with him. He curves the exams, and is really relaxed with grading. An overall down to earth guy who cares. If you have the chance, you should take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PHIL125
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely the strangest class I've taken, but in a good way. Philosophy in South Park was a fun time for me because I love both South Park and Philosophy, but professor Hanley certainly made it better. Funny guy, well experienced, and the work load wasn't too bad, especially considering I took this as a Winter class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHIL202
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Hanley is seriously funny and knows his stuff, but the class itself was really hard. Some of the lectures tend to focus on recent topics like politics and stuff, but I would definitely read the textbook if you wanna pass exams. Since exams were open-note there weren't any study guides or sessions held. Also graded on participation.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: UNIV101049
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 Hanley is extremely smart and knows what he is talking about. It was always very interesting to hear his opinions and stories. I never spoke in class but I showed up every class and passed. He is not afraid to talk about controversial topics. So, if you cannot handle someone disagreeing with you then I wouldn't take his class :)))

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HONR290
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Hanley was an amazing Professor. He is a philosopher himself, with very interesting ideas and just a genuine dude. Cool accent, so listening to him speak made things super interesting. Grading was fine, he has no strict format as long as you get close to the word count he asks. About 4 short papers and 3 long, all increasing a bit each time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PHIL202
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hanley is a great professor, he's v passionate about phil & he definitely knows what he's talking about. def isnt an easy class. Show up as much as possible bc the lectures are the biggest help (IF U PAY ATTENTION). The 1st exam i got a 43% , the 2nd i got a 92% , so it takes a little to get the hang of, & he gives u study guide before every test!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHIL316
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're looking for an easy A do not take his class. He is a great professor and really cares about the subjects he's teaching, but the study guides are impossible to study for and the exams are insanely difficult. The entire class failed the first couple exams and he was forced to curve. Otherwise, great guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHIL390H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This dude rambles and is far left

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PHIL125
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Interesting class and professor helps to deliver it in an understandable way, covers most topics important to philosophy. I felt like I had learned the basics of the language of philosophy through his class; just be weary of exams, start studying early, reading to try and find the answers to the study guide the night before is nearly impossible.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHIL102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class expecting a regular intro class, but he centered it on the philosophy of science fiction. I thought it would be terrible because im not a scifi person, but we watched the Matrix, discussed body switching, and read Watchmen and I absolutely loved it. Really made you think about stuff in a new way. 10/10 would recommend.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHIL205
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a amazing guy omg I just love him! It maight not be wrong to say those study Philosophy usually act and think differently but his differences are adorable. Criticizing politians and making jokes of hot topics he is just being amazingly insightful. Logic is not easy but he made it possible. Homework and tests were fair and he curved everytime.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HONR290
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Kind of a joke of a class. It's remarkably easy to get a good grade, you just have to conform to his ideals and opinions, and he will give you a good grade. He spends the whole class attempting to make you take up his own view point on a topic that nobody even understands to begin with. Avoid.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHIL205
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed his class. I had him for logic and will be taking another one of his classes. He's funny. I like math so I found logic very fun. He's pretty liberal and goes on political rants. I enjoy listening to the rants, coming from a very conservative family myself (I like hearing both sides), but I can see why others might not.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: UNIV101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I didn't have this professor for a hard class but he's just a mean person. When having discussions or debates he shuts down anyone who doesn't share his opinions. He acts like his passive agressive behavior is a joke by laughing after he screams and/or roasts someone's beliefs when he obviously is serious. Hated listening to him speak.

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