If you are interested in philosophy and ethics, take his class. He explains Hume, Kant, and Aristotle in very interesting and clear ways. If you go to lecture you don't necessarily need to do the readings but the readings are still interesting regardless.

Lectures were pretty boring. He is very responsive to questions and comments during lecture which is nice. There was a midterm, a paper, and a final. They are all graded relatively so as long as you do better than your peers you'll be fine. I bought the required books but didn't open them once, but I never missed a lecture and still got an A.

Look. I was excited to take this class as i love ethics. But professor Hanser is one of the most BORING lectures i have ever been too. If i had no prior knowledge of this subject i would've probably dropped this class. Its hella easy if you took phil 4 like me. Otherwise be prepared to sit there for nap time bc he can't keep me awake.

Dr. Hanser is one of the smartest people I've ever met, and he has made me a much better student of philosophy. He knows a LOT about the subjects on which he teaches. Biggest problem is people asking stupid questions and taking time away from his explanation of the course readings. Go to office hours with rough draft if you want to do well.

Really knows his stuff. Very willing to attempt to answer questions, which is a pro and a con when this class is where I witnessed some of the stupidest questions ever uttered. Chalkboard and talking, but don't worry if you get lost occasionally because the entire grading is on 2 papers, the content of which you are basically free to choose.

Hanser knows his stuff really well which is a double edged sword. Two papers worth 50% and he didnt return the first paper until week 8. Lectures were chalkboard and him talking in circles. If you dont go to office hours youre probably not going to do well. Tied for least favorite professor

My first upper division Philosophy class. (Phil minor) A really good lecturer. No powerpoint, just an overhead, piece of paper, and him speaking. Pay attention, take good notes and you should be fine. One 8 page paper, midterm, and final. Helpful in office hours.

Hanser: great prof, great lecturer, helpful in office hours without spoonfeeding. Problem with the course was the TA. Kyle D. contradicted lecture (& text), gave recycled answers to questions, and often made the material unintelligible.

2 papers no midterm no final. Took him a MONTH to get back the first paper (week 9) and he said he took it easy on us. Got a B-, worked my butt off, and made the corrections he said to in office hours. B freaking minus. Don't take. He's unclear, unhelpful, and his lectures are spectacularly boring. Furthermore, rude when approached, unprofessional.

The Professor is OK, I got a worst TA Daniel Story which is the hardest grader ever, I hate him. He's terrible and doesn't want to help student, never give exact answer out for the questions. He's the worst TA I have ever had!

Knows his stuff. Would not recommend his class for anyone not majoring in Philosophy, as it takes someone truly interested to pass.

I had him for 100A as well, he is an awesome professor. Readings were a bit long. Attendance wasn't mandatory, but extremely helpful. He goes into detail and you will be able to take all your notes or cover anything you missed. Two papers only. Topics of your choice. Oh an no textbook! PDFs all online. One of the few classes I have actually enjoyed