Kenneth Dorter - University of Guelph

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Kenneth Dorter - University of Guelph

Professor: Kenneth Dorter

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Guelph

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PHIL2370
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dorter is my favourite philosophy prof at UoG as his kindness and interest in the material shines through; however, do not take this course if you are impatient or looking for an easy pass. Your marks are based on a few essays with no real rubric. Though this is difficult, I found that it got me in the mindset of a true philosopher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PHIL3910
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:

The best phil prof in the school

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PHIL2370
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher on metaphysics at Guelph. Unfortunately essay feedbacks are useless and opinionated. Your grade in the final exam is proportional to the amount of intelligent notes you take and intelligent questions you ask in class. What's the point of the final exam if we can't know what our mistakes were?

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PHIL2120
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:

Dr. Dorter is one of the best philosophy profs Ive ever had! He is so caring & sweet. He is open to class discussion & feedback. Dr. Dorter genuinely cares about his students & their comprehension of course material. He doesnt post any lecture notes, so going to class is a mustbut his lectures are very interesting and engaging so its worth it!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PHIL2140
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dorter (though a nice man) takes totally incomprehensible material and makes it twice as hard to understand. I'm worried I won't pass, and this is my major! I can honestly say this is the most difficult class I've ever had to take in this area. (Lectures gibberish, essays based on mostly 50-100 page long obscure documents, final 50%).

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PHIL4800
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The only reason why I graduated university. I was desperate for inspiration a reason to stay in school and just keep going at it. Great mentor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PHIL1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were awful and he didn't answer any questions clearly. If you tried to email him, he would forward it to the whole class. If you want an ok mark, all you have to do is write 3 essays worshiping Plato. But, if you are actually interested in the course material, find another prof or he'll ruin philosophy for you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 3910
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't post lecture slides (there aren't any) but don't let that deter you, he's AMAZING. I've taken four courses with him already and go out of my way to do so every semester. He's clear, well versed in a variety of philosophies, and super helpful. TAKE NOTES.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PHIL2370
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you get Professor Dorter, consider yourself in for a thought provoking semester. Words can hardly describe his person, just phenomenal.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PHIL2370
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice prof, but sometimes he went on about topics a lot of people were not yet familiar with, and maybe could have explained himself more. I often felt stupid attending this class. But overall, very kind professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PHIL2140
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 prof. The only one I ever had who I ended up wanting to be like. Honestly a treasure.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: SEVERAL
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:

I would honestly take any course offered by Dorter. I swear he knows everything. In my final year, I made my schedule around a class he was teaching. He is incredibly knowledgeable and considerate. Great human being and even better professor. Big assignments, but hugely rewarding.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PHIL2160
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:

A deeply knowledgeable, articulate, and caring professor, with an immeasurable knowledge of Greek sources. If I had to cite one shortcoming, it would be his tendency to use his Q&A with the class as a foil for advancing the thesis of his lectures, rather than more vigorously addressing questions.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PHIL1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best prof's ive had, he is just a beauty. Never really went to the lectures but if you read the book your golden. His exam format is awesome too, gives you the questions ahead of time and only puts 4 on the actual final......biggest BEAUTY

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's so nice and funny! He's like a sweet, little grandpa. But, he is extremely smart and knows his philosophy!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PHIL3920
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:

I learnt so much from this genuine professor, due to the fact that he loves every one of his students the same. After taking his course, I feel like I have to become a better person in life.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PHIL3980
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 will always be my favorite professor!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PHIL2210
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:

I had him for philosophy of ethics a year and a half ago. I liked the course, and he was excellent. He is a good lecturer and very kind; I was having family problems, and he accommodated me without really letting me miss anything. Not sure what to say about "Hardness". Material was tricky, but not because of him or his teaching.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PHIL2160
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:

I absolutely love this professor. He is perfection! Incredibly intelligent, answers every question very well, the best lectures I've ever been to..dedicated to clearing up the readings! Just the best!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PHIL2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A gentleman and a scholar! Gentle soul but no push-over.

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