Ronald Sandler is a Philosophy professor at Northeastern University rated 4.26/5 by 76 students, with 3.77/5 difficulty and 67.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Ronald Sandler professor reviews and ratings: 4.26/5 from 76 student reviews at Northeastern (67.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
absolutely love professor sandler. i had him for phil1180 & his class inspired me to minor in ethics. he is an interesting & funny teacher, & a wonderful lecturer. make sure you participate on discussion boards & in class, because his grading is pretty tough, but if you work for it, you will do well. i'm taking another class of his this semester!PHIL1180 2020-09-11 17:08:57 +0000 UTC
He's a tough grader but if you pay attention in class and sorta figure out what he wants, this is an enriching experience.1101 2015-10-23 11:25:36 +0000 UTC
Hardest grader ever. I usually just say the professor is tough but he was ridiculous. The course was interesting at times but every time I got back a grade I hated it more.HONR1204 2011-04-07 16:48:20 +0000 UTC
Professor Sandler is the best professor I've had in college yet. I was dreading philosophy, but he made it engaging and so interesting. He's a fair grader on the papers, he can definitely tell how long you've worked on them. He's always available for help and support. Always treats students with respect. Also, he's hilarious.PHLU101 2009-05-06 18:37:49 +0000 UTC
I loved his class.Very interesting. He knows what he is talking about. You will NEVER get bored in his class. SO FUNNY! Keeps you ingaged and THINKING. ...he is hot!!!PHIL101 2009-04-14 23:10:20 +0000 UTC
Grade is made up of 4 essays, and participation/attendance. He gives you a 2 page essay after every section of the class to do. You get to choose 4/7 to do. You only get to choose as they are passed out, so pray and hope the next one isn't hard if you skip one. Try to do the readings..Talk a bit about once a week..Put some effort into the essays.PHLU145 2009-01-02 03:17:38 +0000 UTC
Prof. Sandler definitely made the material clear, interesting, and engaging. The class was discussion-oriented, so come prepared to share your opinion and back it up with class material. He will clarify philosophical material if the class is having a hard time. Great guy, great class.PHL101 2008-11-25 11:49:16 +0000 UTC
Prof. Sandler is one of the best I've encountered at Northeastern. He's challenging, funny, knowledgeable, and interested in just about any topic brought up in class. Four papers and a tutorial make up most of the grade. I should have gone into office hours more often- Prof. Sandler is very helpful when you have questions about the papers.PHLU102 2007-12-23 20:42:39 +0000 UTC
One of the best professors i've ever had. Makes you actually use your brain. Never puts down your opinion...i suggested robots might be our downfall and he brought in a book called how to survive a robot attack. Make sure you write your papers and participate.ENVETHI 2007-02-04 21:56:49 +0000 UTC
We LOVE Dr. Sandler. He is so awesome, and everyone should take his class. Rock on Dr. Sandler!PHIL100 2006-06-24 17:36:44 +0000 UTC
Sandler is the best Professor I've ever had in this university (and it's my 4th year here). He is clear, concise, interesting, and very funny. He makes the class engaging, the material we read is always interesting and never obscure and pointless. If you can take a class with Prof. Sandler... go for it! He is a quality teacher and very approachablePHLU910 2006-04-26 21:19:30 +0000 UTC
Prof. Sandler is an amazing professor. The class should be required for all students - It makes you so much more aware of the world around you no matter who you are...there were bio, math, english, pols, etc majors in my class and all loved it -- Participation is a must, but it is extremely easy to take part in discussions bc they rock!! :)ENVETHICS 2006-03-22 14:28:47 +0000 UTC
Definately an awesome class.He was funny,kept the class interesting ALWAYS, and always respected your opinion even if he didn't agree. Never gives finals, just papers. Easy grader as long as you don't half-ass the writing and actually think. It also helps a lot that he kind of looks like Patrick Dempsey.PHLU101PHLU18 2005-12-15 17:05:23 +0000 UTC
Orifessir Sandler was one of the first Professors I had in an actual philosophy class and although my head was spinning with all the class entailed it was great. His papers are a bit hard but only for those that do not put their best into them. He will make you work but in the most fulfilling way.INTROTOPHIL 2004-12-13 11:57:09 +0000 UTC
An example of what every teacher sould strive for. Sandler has a remarkebly quick and sharp mind. Very down-to-earth yet jaw-droppingly interesting to listen to. Certainly the best NU teacher I've had, possibly the best teacher I've ever had.MORAL 2004-09-11 01:23:00 +0000 UTC
Ronald Sandler has an average rating of 4.26/5 from 76 student reviews. 67.0% of students said they would take them again.
Ronald Sandler's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.77/5 based on student reviews.
Ronald Sandler has taught PHIL3435, PHIL1180, PHIL1185, PHIL1101 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.