Honestly, I was ready to give Prof. Levy a great review. He presents the material well, the assignments, while annoying sometimes, are fair, and I can echo the above that he has a generally likable personality. Up until the last two weeks of this class, I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt since I took his class during the COVID quarantine/remote learning phase.

Notice that I said until the last two weeks. For context, this was when the Black Lives Matter movement/George Floyd killing was in the forefront of everyone's mind. Many other departments were doing their best to accommodate for these trying times, especially for students who were affected. However, Levy decided "nah, we aren't gonna do that." For a logic professor, trying to see him argue that a no-harm optional final would cause students more stress and then mandating that everyone take the final with no grade minimum using completely illogical arguments was something to behold. He tried to use his activism back in the 1960's to appeal to empathy, and then he flat-out ignored our requests for accommodations due to time zone difference (again, remote learning) or personal mental health due to current events.

It's a real shame because after seeing everyone say that Philosophy 31 with Levy was the best class they've had and seeing his high rating (4.0 before this quarter), I was hoping for a better takeaway. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt (maybe he's better in person) up until that ridiculous stunt with the final.

Hands down, best class I've ever taken at UCLA. I loved this class, so I'm biased, but I'll try to give you the most helpful review.
PROS:
- Levy's lectures are very clear and helpful
- Abundant tutors and tutoring sessions, lots of good opportunities to get help
- All the assignments, tests, practice is done on Logic 2010 Software, so class is super organized and well -structured, you always know what to expect.
- Gives practice exams that almost follow exam structure exactly
- Levy is a cute grandpa who genuinely loves teaching
CONS:
- Workload is kind of heavy, HW assignments due twice a week, each can take up to 3-4 hours.
- Symbolic Logic doesn't come easy to some, you might struggle more than others, or be bored
Advice:
- Go to all the lectures, do all the HW, and make sure you understand what you're doing
- In the week leading up to the exam, do all the practice questions in the Logic 2010 Software, might seem like overkill, but it's super doable, and you'll be so much better prepared for the exams
If you absolutely despise math, maybe skip out on this class, symbolic logic is like a spin off of math, and you might not enjoy it.

This was a very difficult class, but Professor Levy made it worthwhile. His lectures were always engaging, fun, and informative. If you want an A in this class, you must go to office hours and show up for lecture. He does not record his lectures.

Lot of disgruntled people talking about how hard the class is. Logic isn't for everybody, but Steve Levy is. He's experienced, helpful, accommodating, and he wholeheartedly believes in your ability to grasp the concepts and will help you get there.

I ended up graduating UCLA summa cum lade this year in a stem field. Upon reflection, this is the absolute hardest class I took at UCLA. The pacing was god awful, it goes far too in-depth to be a GE, the expectation that you attend instruction on weekends was absurd. Many people dropped and took it P/NP.

I'm currently in the process of wrapping up my LSAT studies and this class (and formal logic in general) contributes absolutely nothing to one's understanding of that test. Again, there is NO SECTION of the LSAT that requires you to understand formal logic. Derivations and logical phrasing are not useful in any way, shape or form for legal thinking or the LSAT. This class is good for one thing only: pursuing a logic concentration in philosophy at UCLA. It should not be advertised as a class that prepares someone for Law School or the LSAT.

I'd discourage almost anyone from taking this class.

This class is hilariously easy if you understand logic. The prof is slow and old but you don't need to watch all the lectures to do well.

this course is pretty much discrete math at a very basic level but from a linguistic/rhetorical perspective so take it if you like that and don't take it if you don't. concepts felt pretty straightforward. homework is due through a dated-looking application called "logic" but the problems are very targeted (not too repetitive except at beginning) and helpful so it's clear that prof has taught this course a fair amount of times
s levy is a very kind, affable, and humorous person and you can tell he wants to help everyone do well despite the large amount of students in class (over 300). trust him and pls laugh at his frequent jokes

The two other reviewers for this quarter are pathetic. If you are serious about academics, then regardless of protests or pandemic, you would have been enthusiastic about this time-tested class.

Indeed, there were some mishaps with the exams, but overall, I would 100% recommend this course to anyone interested in logic, philosophy, or law school.

This class is not easy, but it's also not impossible. A lot of reviews say you either get it or you don't, but I think studying enough will make it click. Professor Levy is funny and kind, and tries his best to convey a difficult topic. There are plenty of office hours and tutoring opportunities provided, though I didn't attend any. Catherine as a TA is also amazing. Don't miss the lectures or discussions, it set me behind a lot. As long as you pay attention and finish the homework you will be fine. I got a B+ on the first midterm, A on the second, and a B+ on the final, and ended with an A-. If I had put more effort in I could have gotten an A, so if that is what you're aiming for and you are not an absolute natural in the class, then definitely look for more help. A huge amount of the class was getting A's on the tests so it is definitely attainable. Also, I cannot emphasize this enough, find friends in this class. Getting through the homework and studying is so much easier when you have others to help you. The only complaint I have about this class was the insane amount of comments students would make. If the Professor stated 1+1=2, three people would raise their hands to confirm whether 1+1 is truly 2. Professor Levy was very patient and walked everyone through any questions. However, this did take some time away from the actual lecture. I'm not sure if it was just my class or if it's a philosophy class type of issue. Overall though, I would definitely recommend taking this if you are willing to put the work in and are interested in the subject. It was not definition philosophy but rather more similar to solving puzzles and equations, which I personally enjoyed.

This man is actually the best professor I've ever had. He is genuinely like a grandpa in the class and his lectures are funny and engaging. Each exam, you are allowed cheat sheet(s), as you'd like. Partial credit on exams, no extra credit at all. Adjusts grading weights to maximize your grade. Four concepts: symbolizations, derivations, truth tables, and invalidities. Derivations get easier the more you practice, symbolization is all about patterns, truth tables are common sense, and invalidities are definitely interesting..! Everything is done on Logic 2010, from homework to exams. Offers expanded office hours and tutor hours before exams. Honestly, if you practice a lot and ask questions, you'll pass.