Steven Viner

Professor Viner is very understanding -- super willing to give students grace and he had the most clear evaluation standards I have ever seen. One thing to be aware of is that more than three unexcused absences will lead to a deduction in grade (first a step, i.e. A -> A-, then down a full letter grade i.e. A -> B). I didn't love a lecture format for a philosophy class but he made it very approachable, and I think I just don't like putting human rights in a philosophical framework.

Professor Viner is very understanding -- super willing to give students grace and he had the most clear evaluation standards I have ever seen. One thing to be aware of is that more than three unexcused absences will lead to a deduction in grade (first a step, i.e. A -> A-, then down a full letter grade i.e. A -> B). I didn't love a …Read more

Steve Viner is an incredibly passionate teacher who clearly enjoys teaching this class. There is a decent amount of reading, but not overwhelming, and his discussions are always very open and don't feel exclusive. The exams are take-home and although require some work, are reasonable and he gives plenty of time. Overall, I really enjoyed the class.

Viner is an excellent professor and can make any class enjoyable. The first third of this class is a little rough with tedious reading but the last two-thirds are great. Papers are a bit long (3, 12 page papers) but he is a very easy grader. He hypes it up to be difficult but I did not find it so.