John Dreher - Lawrence University, Appleton, WI

Professor: John Dreher

Department: Philosophy

College: Lawrence University, Appleton, WI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

John Dreher you either hate or love. I personally found him very disrespectful and through conversations with others I am not alone. Cares only for his own opinions and are not looking to learn anything new. A legend that has seen better days. Lawrence will be better off when he retires.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dreher is probably the single most influential and entertaining profs I've ever had. He sharpened my critical thinking skills and challenged me to make my ideas clear and distinct. He will teach you the art of applying the pragmatic maxim. AND he's HILARIOUS! Best prof in the humanities at LU. Hands down.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Accent and in-your-face attitude remind me of the best type of old guys that like to sit on park benches. Has high respect for all students in his classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FRST100
• 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:

John Dreher provoked very stimulating discussion, which was essential to the purpose of the class. My writing has improved, and not at the expense of my self-esteem.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL140
• 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:

Very enthused and talkative. Tends to talk over students, but is equally open to being talked over by anyone who can stand up to him. A great professor to have if you're up for an hour of (sometimes hilarious) arguing every day.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

doesnt really listen to students always. high energy and entertaining, many students love him but he doesnt really want you to think too much on your own- will brow beat you down sometimes instead of really engaging with your ideas.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Philosophy guru, capable of changing your well thought out opinion within seconds and then just for fun changing it back again. One of the best professors I have ever had the opportunity to learn from.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PH321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really good at playing devil's advocate, but doesn't listen to his students. Not very helpful outside of class. Stubborn and talks WAY too much. Doesn't let you get a word in. Doesn't actually read students papers.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

john dreher is a great prof. no joke.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

best professor at LU!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

My favorite professor at LU. And probably my favorite educator, in general.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

John Dreher was my advisor all four years, and the reason I decided on a philosophy major. He was entertaining and helpful, a great professor to go in and talk to for hours.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

John Dreher honestly changed my life; I was a Freshman English major when I took his Freshman Studies class back around 96 and it changed the course of my future studies; whole new worlds opened up to me. I'm a business professional who applies pragmatic philosophy to my everyday life and work.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Loves to play devil's advocate!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FRESHMANSTUDIE
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

John Dreher is an excellent freshman studies teacher. He really makes you think about the material. His clear "straight to the point" way of grading papers really helped my writing. If you have him for F.S. or any class you'll have a great learning experience!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

John Dreher will make you think, and I mean really think about various issues and why you feel about them they way that you do. Improves arguing and on-the-spot thinking skills. Has a good sense of humor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Outstanding teacher. Got me to think critically and to challenge myself. His character "Charlie Schmidlap" is very funny and fun to help get out of his philosophical problems. Draher used the Socratic method with a New Jersey accent! Very fu

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, forces you to really learn the material but has a very funny sarcastic attitude that makes being in class fun.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Had him in 1984-Freshman studies - Philosphy. Great teacher. Can't believe he is not retired yet. All the better for lawrentians. Be prepared to work hard! - C.West-Class of '88