prof barrett is amazing and i couldn't recommend him more! he's super down-to-earth and really makes an effort to connect with his students which was incredibly nice to see as i took this course online in winter 2021. his lectures are very clear and easy to follow! absolutely take a class with him if you can!

Professor Barrett's class was literally the highlight of my Winter 2021 quarter. He is literally the best. Please take him!!! 10 homework assignments (3 dropped so actually 7) and 2 extra credits.

My favorite class from this quarter, Professor Barrett makes this class extremely interesting and engaging despite it being over Zoom. He truly cares about his students, and tells various jokes throughout his lectures. For the online format our grade was based off a weekly assignment, 3 of which were dropped. An amazing class and professor.

Professor Barrett is probably the most engaging professor I've had in my time at UCSB so far. He's funny and clear, and one always comes out of his lectures prepared to do the homework (apart from that one time I had to check the assigned reading). Also, his office hours are great. Every student should take this course.

I have never written a review for any professor before, but after taking Phil 3 with Thomas, I felt compelled to. He is incredibly caring and is the only professor I've had so far that makes class over Zoom genuinely fun. If you go to lecture and glance at the readings, this class is an easy A.

Awesome guy, starts every lecture by playing some bangers and then launches into the relatively easy material which he explains at great length. Not a lot of work and TA's graded very generously. Also he is hilarious and very cognizant of students' needs and mental health. Always has a joke or a meme at the ready. Would take any class with him!

You've seen the reviews. UCSB doesn't deserve a wholesome and caring professor like Professor Barrett. Textbook is helpful, but I was able to do really well even though I skipped a few weeks of reading.

The best professor I've had at UCSB. I've never written a review on here and the class has not even ended yet but Professor Barrett deserves the praise. He is extremely caring, and is super easy going. Your entire grade is based off 10 homework excitements. His lectures are super engaging and easy to follow. HIGHLY recommend - Thank me later :)

Just great overall. Explains everything well. Interesting lecturing. Very friendly and inspiring. The material is not hard as long as you do the reading and attend the lectures.

Although the subject matter of this class was not inherently interesting or easy, the lectures were never boring and he always explained the concepts clearly. The grade was made up of 5 papers (2 short, 3 medium) that were difficult at times, but were explained well by him and the TAs and were graded fairly. Take this prof if you get the chance!!

Professor Barrett is an amazing professor! He is so kind and makes the information easy to understand. Grading criteria is super clear and the class is very fair. I had the textbook to further my understanding but I honestly don't know if it is completely necessary if the information comes easy to you. 10/10 would recommend this class with Barrett!

All readings are posted online and hes very approachable when you have questions. Thomas is easily my favorite professor at UCSB. I went to office hours to talk about game of thrones and rick and morty rather than the material. If you have the chance, take a class when he doesnt have a TA because he grades the papers himself and is generous.

A really great professor. If you have the opportunity to take his class I highly recommend doing so. Honestly, not much studying was needed (aside from just completing the study guides as they correlated to the exam questions). Lectures are entertaining too! Tell Samantha we said hi!

As you probably can already tell by the other reviews, Thomas is an excellent professor. His grading was based mostly on homework and midterms/finals came straight out of his study guides making it easy if you knew how to do the study guide questions. Very caring about his students and overall great course that I would take again.

I respect and adore Thomas wholeheartedly. He is really passionate about the material and communicates it in a way that I felt was fairly easy to grasp. Grade is based on Homework, midterm, and final; No tricks and no attempt to make students fail, you are given all the resources to succeed in the class. Cannot wait to take another course with him.

T Barr has to be one the cutest, funniest, and most caring professors I have had at UCSB. Even though I have no interest in philosophy whatsoever, Barrett made it fun and interesting. Homework more than 50%, midterm/final almost equally the other weight. Study guides given for midterm and final super helpful. TAs very helpful. Easiest GE by far

Gave everyone full credit for the finals 10/10

I don't have enough good words to say about him. Easily the most charismatic, funniest, coolest, and overall best professor I've had here. The class was extremely low maintenance, the TAs were extremely helpful, and the lectures were always a blast to attend even though they were not at all mandatory. I cannot recommend enough!

He is one of the most inspiring, caring, and responsible professors I've met so far. He is very organized and knowledgeable in his teaching. I learned much more than the course materials from him since he always encourages his students to try. Take his class and you won't regret meeting such an amazing professor and person!

Thomas Barrett is genuinely one of the best professors. He love the subject and you can see it in the way he lectures. The lectures are not attendance mandatory but they're a blast to attend. There was HW due every week on Friday. Not difficult but still challenges you to think and apply the material. Overall kind and compassionate guy.

Thomas is so funny and helpful and the grading system and tests are VERY generous. If you try, you will do well.

He is indeed the most interesting professors i had class with. There is not much reading. He is good at explaining Philosophical ideas intuitively, everyone likes him, but he could do even better if: 1: make lectures more compact and concentrate (less videos and demo 2: give more insights of different philosopher 3: not playing inproper music

Best professor I've ever had. His lectures are super interesting and engaging, he is super funny and relatable and genuine. He's also super accessible outside of class and always willing to help. Highly recommend.

A king among men.