I saw this class get a lot of criticism this quarter, but I don't want people to get discouraged from taking this class--I think a good portion of the class find it pretty straightforward. for me, it definitely wasn't an easy A; I got A/A-/A- on midterm 1 and 2 and final, respectively, and ended up with an A- despite having a 100 on the homework. but it was a very doable A. he doesn't really curve, and gives no extra credit, but does always give partial credit on exams so that helps a bit. sometimes the homework is really difficult so I'd advise joining the groupme because people are very helpful!! but otherwise, for me it was not insanely hard, and actually pretty fun/relaxing at times. it might have helped that I have a stem background...I guess the class material is very formulaic in a way? though also, having a strong grasp of the english language is useful too, because the homework and exams word things in a way that threaten to break your brain sometimes. basically, if you're scared about taking this class because other people said it was horrible, just keep in mind there's a good chance it's actually not that horrible. also, reading reviews from last year it seems he wasn't very accommodating, but it seems like he took that into consideration because now he has different test times for students in other timezones and etc. he does go very very very slow (like talks slow) so I watched all (recorded) lectures at 2x speed.

I love professor Levy! He is so humorous and the class is fun. Just make sure you understand all the homework and you will be fine. If you go to the class then you do not need to read the text.Overall, I really enjoyed this class and logic forever!

This course can be difficult or easy depending on how your mind works. However, with some practice anyone can get significantly better at it. Take myself for example, I only had an 89 for my first midterm but ended up with a 99 for my final.
Professor Levy is a great professor. He has a very good grasp on the material and cares a lot about his students. His powerpoints are clear and easy to understand. The homework is minimal and reasonable and the Logic 2010 program is quite easy to navigate.
I have nothing but good things to say about this class and would encourage it to anyone.

Loved Loved LOVED this professor! He is hilarious and fun to be around.

Lectures are a must, and practicing is a must if you want an A. Go to office hours, have fun, and enjoy this course.

LEVY ROCKS. He is like the epitome of the crazy philosophy professor. I LOVED going to lecture, and never wanted to miss one because he was so fun and engaging. He makes the worst jokes ever and puts really pointless animations in his powerpoints, but all of that makes the class so fun.
Like everyone else said; do the homework. And do it ON TIME. Not only is it crucial to your understanding of the material but the points add up, and even just doing it late can hurt your grade. That being said, it isn't difficult. This depends highly on how your mind works, but don't believe anyone that says you have to be a math person. I'm not at ALL and I got 100% on the final. Just be open to thinking a new way and ask questions in section when you have them, and you'll be gold.
Levy's class is the bomb, I highly recommend it, especially for every Philosophy major.

Great lecturer and an expert in his field. Going to lecture was a joy because they were well organized (and sometimes hilarious) powerpoint presentations and the homework assignments matched up pretty well with the lecture series for the week. He's not a hard grader but you MUST DO THE HOMEWORK. I cannot emphasize that enough. You can contact him at all hours of the night with questions about the material, but if you've been slacking off on the homework and not coming to lecture -- don't even think about it.

Great professor and very fair. That is all.

Professor:
Sweet, relatable, the grandpa I wish I had. He's so caring and genuine that he makes learning the rather insane material feel like it's no big deal. One of the best professors I have ever had at UCLA.

Phil 31:
DO THE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, every single one. Attempt everything, submit it on time. This is a bulk of your grade, I'd say about 50%. Tutors are beyond helpful if you need them, but Levy does a very good job teaching you everything you need to know in lecture. Emma Sabean was very responsive in her emails to help as well. As a LAST resort, he goes over the difficult hw problems in class--redo them and re-submit them for partial credit afterwards.

Midterm and Final:
Very fair, nothing shocking. Everyone agrees that symbolizations are the toughest. You are allowed all your notes and handouts. What I did was make my own handout of every type of symbolization we had done for assignments and use them as references for the final. Do what works for you. Do not walk into your test with messy notes and handouts!

Book:
Don't buy it. You do not need a book. There is even an online version.

I walked into the class with no idea what I was getting into. You should definitely think LOGIC, not philosophy.

You will learn how to do
1) Symbolizations
2) Derivations (aka proofs)
3) Invalidities
4) Truth Tables

If you don't know what those are, Google/ask someone. I actually had fun doing derivations--I'd do extra in my spare time while watching TV. It wasn't horrible. Practice makes perfect, ended up with a solid A.

Professor Levy is probably one of the best professors on campus because he is actually passionate about his subject and will make sure his students understand the material. He makes a two hour lecture go by fast because he throws in jokes. If he had another philosophy class, I would take it in a heartbeat. For Philosophy 31 there is two midterms, a final, and homework due twice a week, but it is not hard to get A's on the homework. Before the final and midterms, he sets up review sessions which helps answers any questions. This class, as most as indicated underneath, is similar to a math class. I would highly recommend him as a Professor. I took this class for fun and absolutely enjoyed it.

Honestly, Dr. Levy is the BEST professor I've ever had. His teaching style is exactly what I want to model when I eventually teach my own class (I'm current grad student).

He's an awesome professor. Don't worry if you don't get the material right off the bat; he'll be more than happy to support you through out the whole course.