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JONATHON VANDENHOMBERGH

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Raw average: 4.83/5 from 6 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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PHILOS 341
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Vandenhombergh is a great teacher. The class is reasonably easy and the readings are pretty easy/light. Generally would recommend this class. The worst part is the required lectures but they are generally very entertaining and it is pretty easy to participate in them
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PHILOS 101
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Technically attendance is required, but class is so much fun that you won't be bothered by it. The "textbook" is simple and the readings are short (and what we cover in class is basically the same). Lectures feel like a discussion section where you don't really have to participate if you don't want to
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PHILOS 341
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Jonathon was absolutely amazing. He is a young and fun instructor that really makes you think about the lecture material. The lectures had great discussions. There were a couple tests that weren't too bad and 2 large papers that definitely require some time and effort, but Jon gives great feedback and is always willing to help. Definitely recommend
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PHILOS 341
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Great professor. Young and super relatable. Class size is perfect for open discussion and debate! If you stay on top of most of the readings you'll be good. Three short papers, a final paper, and a presentation.
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PHILOS 341
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Jon made philosophy interesting and made me want to learn more. His lectures were interesting and had room for lots of discussion. Everything was graded fairly and he gave back extensive feedback. 3 mini tests, 2 papers, 1 final paper and a weekly assignment. Readings were interesting and relevant. Jon took our interests into account when teaching.
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PHILOS 341
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
I loved Jon! He made the class so interesting and it was always something I looked forward to attending. He gave amazing feedback on every assignment and was constantly challanging you to think more. Everything was graded fairly and he never asigned more than necessary. He did a great job lecturing but also making it interesting. 100% Reccomend!!
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Classes with JONATHON VANDENHOMBERGH

PHILOS 341

Contemporary Moral Issues

3–4 credits

PHILOS 341: CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES provides a philosophical study of major moral issues in contemporary society.

No offering record · Fall 2023

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Jonathon VandenhomberghAnnette Zimmermann+8 more

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Spring 2019–Fall 2023

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Fall 2023PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues
Spring 2022PHILOS 101Introduction to Philosophy
Fall 2021PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues
Fall 2020PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues
Spring 2019PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues
Fall 2018PHILOS 341Contemporary Moral Issues

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