Antonia Atanassova
May 13, 2026 · Historical comment
Genuinely one of the worst professors I have ever had in my life. Please do not take her class if you want to take perspectives because she will ruin your life and grade
PHIL1090 · Philosophy
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Freshmen only This course addresses the enduring and foundational questions of life through critical engagement with some of the intellectual, moral, and spiritual sources of the present age. The first semester will focus on the religions, philosophies and theologies of the pre-modern world, and especially the philosophical and theological traditions of early Western culture. Students will be asked to read and reflect on the works of Plato, Aristotle, the Bible, Augustine, Aquinas, and more.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.4 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.7 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.7 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.4 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5.5
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect only recovered evaluations connected to this course.
Professor of the Practice, Philosophy Department
4.3 / 5
4.1 / 5
Assistant Professor of the Practice, Philosophy Department
4.6 / 5
4.4 / 5
Part Time Faculty, Theology Department
3.5 / 5
3.3 / 5
Professor of the Practice, Philosophy Department
4.0 / 5
4.1 / 5
Associate Professor of the Practice, Philosophy Department
4.8 / 5
4.7 / 5
Part Time Faculty, Philosophy Department
4.6 / 5
4.4 / 5
Associate Professor of the Practice, Philosophy Department
4.7 / 5
4.3 / 5
Part Time Faculty, Philosophy Department
4.7 / 5
4.4 / 5
Associate Professor, Philosophy Department
4.8 / 5
4.6 / 5
Associate Professor of the Practice, Philosophy Department
4.9 / 5
4.6 / 5
2 evaluations for this course
4.3 / 5
3.9 / 5
Associate Professor, Philosophy Department
4.5 / 5
4.1 / 5
Professor of the Practice, Philosophy Department
4.9 / 5
4.6 / 5
Associate Professor of the Practice, Theology Department
3.9 / 5
3.9 / 5
Professor, Albert J. Fitzgibbons Chair, Philosophy Department
4.8 / 5
4.6 / 5
Associate Professor of the Practice, Theology Department
4.8 / 5
4.7 / 5
Part Time Faculty, Philosophy Department
4.3 / 5
3.9 / 5
Part Time Faculty, Philosophy Department
3.5 / 5
3.3 / 5
Part Time Faculty, Philosophy Department
3.9 / 5
3.9 / 5
Joseph Chair in Catholic Spirituality, Theology Department
4.3 / 5
4.0 / 5
Associate Professor, Philosophy Department
3.4 / 5
3.2 / 5
Student perspective
Recovered and new anonymous comments are shown as written and may reflect different course formats.
May 13, 2026 · Historical comment
Genuinely one of the worst professors I have ever had in my life. Please do not take her class if you want to take perspectives because she will ruin your life and grade
May 11, 2026 · Historical comment
Genuinely the best teacher I've ever had. Extremely kind and understanding, showed interest in the material, teaches well, cares about all his students, and was especially understanding when I mentioned problems I was having with mental health. I'd 100% recommend him for anyone and everyone
Apr 10, 2026 · Historical comment
10/10 would take again
Apr 7, 2026 · Historical comment
Tacelli is the best professor at this school. Take him if possible trust me
Nov 25, 2025 · Historical comment
The worst class ive ever taken at BC, stay far away.
Oct 28, 2025 · Historical comment
Funny professor that makes class engaging. He assigns a lot of readings but you barely have to do them because he goes over them so thoroughly in class. So, as long as you pay attention, his class is easy. Highly recommend; he really makes you question life.
May 10, 2025 · Historical comment
If you hate exams and love writing or yapping, this is the professor and this is the class you have been waiting for!
May 9, 2025 · Historical comment
While I understand some mixed reviews, Fr. McNellis is such an amazing teacher. His style may not be for everyone, but by the end of the year, you will have such a great understanding of the material, and you will have enjoyed doing it. Couldn't ask for a better Perspectives professor.
Apr 10, 2025 · Historical comment
Take her section if you are taking perspectives. She is by far the easiest professor. All exams and quizzes are online and open book. All my other friends in perspectives have 10x more work plus she cancels the Wed night lectures all the time.
Dec 13, 2024 · Historical comment
Really enthusiastic and interested in the material. Does a very good job creating interesting discussions and talking about what's important in the readings. Very friendly and gets to know students very personally.
Dec 13, 2024 · Historical comment
Really enthusiastic and interested in the material. Does a very good job creating interesting discussions and talking about what's important in the readings. Very friendly and gets to know students very personally.
Nov 19, 2024 · Historical comment
not much reading, attendance is mandatory, but shes a great storyteller and very interesting. easy grader too, just get on her good side and participate and youll enjoy the class. recommend skimming readings but not necessary to do them
Nov 19, 2024 · Historical comment
Super engaging and explains everything really well. Exams are very fair as long as you take good notes in class. Definitely the best Perspectives professor.
Across time
Section-level results available in the recovered archive.
Fall 2022
17 sectionsFall 2021
35 sectionsFall 2020
19 sections