An examination of the nature of desires, emotions, the imagination and other aspects of human psychology, and of the ways these bear on the moral evaluation of people and actions.

Prerequisites: Philosophy 4 or 100A; and, Philosophy 100B or 100C or 100D or 100E.

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Aaron Zimmerman
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PHIL134 . 2 Months Ago

Two 5-page papers, a final, reading quizzes, & class participation. Lectures are conversation style & follow useful handouts from Canvas. Zimmy loves the subject & he emphasizes genuinely engaging w/ the material in essays vs. just checking boxes. Final is long & difficult and he is difficult to reach outside class.

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134 . 1 Year, 14 Days Ago

best phil prof ive taken at ucsb so far, his moral psych class is very interesting and he is very engaging

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PHIL134 . 6 Years Ago

All quarter he was a relatively chill, only 2 papers and he was lenient on grading. Then finals came around and he released the longest study guide I have ever seen. His expectation for the final exam was completely unrealistic even though we had 3 hours for the final. Beware.

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PHIL134 . 12 Years Ago

Easily one of the best professors I've had at UCSB. Every lecture was interesting/fun. He has a great sense of humor and incorporates it into the class. The material can be complicated but he is very helpful in office hours. 2 papers and a final. The final is very long, but you do get the questions beforehand.

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PHIL134 . 13 Years Ago

I've had Zimmerman for multiple classes. Best professor I've had at UCSB easily, the 4.2 rating is way too low. He keeps the class interesting and makes it easy to get involved. Finals are long but you get the questions beforehand.

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PHIL134 . 17 Years Ago

One of the most helpful professors I have encountered. Great sense of humor to

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