Blake Dutton - Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Professor: Blake Dutton

Department: Philosophy

College: Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HONR101D
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a tough grader: I got a B on every paper, even after going to office hours. Naturally, I was concerned for my grade. However, he is so great at explaining the texts in discussion that I would get As on the exams, thus giving me an A- in the class. So the take away is that his tough grading is made up for by his exam preparation (& his humor).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HONRD101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dutton can be abrasive at first. In discussion, he will shut down "wrong" ideas quick. Dutton is a fantastic professor. He really knows his stuff and you will learn! Tough at grading, but fantastic with feedback. His lectures are probably my favorite out of all the Honors professors: they're engaging, informative, and appropriately funny.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HONR101D
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Love this teacher, I hated him at first but it just got better throughout the semester. He's literally hilarious, his sarcasm kills me.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you meet with him he will tell you how you need to study and explain why you got something wrong. Class is more of a conversation than lecture and sometimes he will challenge the student to defend it's position. Attendance not mandatory but you won't pass with a good grade/at all if you don't show up.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HONRD101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Dutton isn't the best choice when it comes to HONR 101 discussion leaders, but I was not disappointed in any way during the semester. He's clear, focused, very intelligent and, on more than one occasion, helped me understand concepts I would have been completely lost on otherwise. Solid professor, definitely recommended!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He really was not that great of a teacher and seemed to dislike me from pretty early on in the year just because I was having trouble in his class. His tests included defining vocab from the unit but it could basically be anything from the reading or lecture and if your answer is not just about exactly what he wants, it's wrong.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Go to class and write down exactly what he writes on the board. Don't share your opinions in class, he'll dismiss them immediately. He can be rather pompous and condescending. All of the exams are short answer and essay question so you need to write down exactly what he says in lecture to get an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you want to get an A in this class, come to all the lectures, write down word for word what he says and put that in your essays. He does not like to hear any opinions different than his. Read the books or sparknotes will do just fine and participate somewhat and you will get a good grade. Write down anything he writes on the board.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HONRD101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Dutton is my favorite professor this semester. You have to work hard and read the required texts, but Dutton makes the class very enjoyable. He's very helpful in office hours and takes it into account when he's grading papers and exams. Highly recommend!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HONRD101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Blake Dutton is an amazing professor, and I believe he is extremely underrated. He is a genius, and his intriguing personality made me look forward to every lecture. I can easily say that he is my favorite professor so far. He is extremely funny and helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HONR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Probably the worst experience I've ever had at Loyola. He is very unclear and always tells you to go more in depth. Any opinion other than his own is wrong and on top of all that his classes are very boring and uninteresting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

WORST TEACHER OF LIFE! SAVE YOURSELF NOW. Class is super boring and attendance is not mandatory so he doesnt care who is there or not.his tests are impossible. always tells you to go more in dept with essays even when you were as detailed as possible. 4 exams, 2 papers. doesnt care about others opinions. its his way or no way.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is the worst professor i have had yet. He is so rude and does not care if his students do well. He is unclear on what the exams are on and his lectures are way to boring. WORST PROFESSOR AT LOYOLA. DO NOT TAKE HIM.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very nice guy, but his lectures are TRULY BORING!! It will be even worse if you don't like Philosophy. The class material isn't interesting whatsoever and he doesn't attempt to make class interesting or worth coming to. He is helpful when it comes to making up tests or going over material however, but other than that I do not recommend.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mr. Dutton is a real nice guy and helpful when it comes to making up tests, but his lectures are EXTREMELY boring. Tests are hard, and essays are hard. Definitely wouldn't recommend. He always let us out of class 5 minutes late. DO NOT TAKE HIM.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is awful. He does not return e-mails. He is not clear on what he wants for his ID's, essay portion; and his MC has different answers possible. Everyone that wrote you must share his opinions is correct, you can not think for yourself in this course. You should do the first essay prompt, they just get harder. TAKE A DIFFERENT PROFESSOR!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is going to make you work, doesn't like people giving their opinions, phrasing it better..kind of mean when people give their opinions, but a good professor, so just sit there, do the readings and keep your mouth shut.. 4 tests, one paper- all he grades you on

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Oh, wow. Apparently any opinion that differs from his is wrong. I would strongly recommend taking this class with a different Professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HONR101D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dutters doesn't know how to lead a discussion. He stands there with an awkward grin waiting for someone to ask a question. Then he doesn't have much room to tolerate opinions differing from his. Oh and real boring. Only take this if you are a masochist or like odd grins.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL174
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dutton is an amazing professor. He's not going to hold your hand; he's going to make you work hard and learn the material. Only grades are 4 tests over about 5 sections each. Dutton is hilarious and an amazing professor. Logic was the best class I've taken at Loyola!!