PHL 101: Introduction to Philosophy at College of Staten Island
3 credits · Fall 2026
Introduction to Philosophy (PHL 101) at College of Staten Island has 5 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 5 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Ezra Fried, Rachel Elliott, and Chrysoula Gitsoulis.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Ezra Fried ranks chillest (Easy) and Rachel Elliott least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
About this course
A study of those systems of Western thought that have had the greatest effect and that have best illuminated the central problems of human existence.
Best professors for PHL 101 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Ezra FriedChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
2 sections · 1 open · ★ 3.8 (39) · difficulty 1.6/5 · 62% would take again
- Rachel ElliottChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 1.0 (33) · difficulty 5.0/5 · 0% would take again
- Chrysoula GitsoulisNo ratings found
1 section · 0 open
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
PHL 101 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:48 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
5 of 5 sections · 1 open
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about PHL 101 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches PHL 101 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Ezra Fried, Rachel Elliott, and Chrysoula Gitsoulis are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PHL 101 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.3 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PHL 101 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.