Deane Curtin - Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN

Professor: Deane Curtin

Department: Philosophy

College: Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHI301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I hoped to learn something about philosophy. Instead, I got a semester-long case study in narcissism.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Want to meet a man with no hope for the future of the earth and degrades every human besides himself because he is the best human in the world? Take a class with this guy. Just be sure to agree with every single thing he says... No questions asked.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

By far the one of the worst human beings to ever come into my life. I would never recommend taking a class with him. You MUST NOT eat meat and you MUST ALWAYS agree with him. Never have i felt more degraded by a person let alone a professor who's salary I pay to go here. DO NOT ENTER A COURSE WITH HIM!!! you will regret every second of it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't hate many people... but this guy is such an asshat. He takes a discussion based class and changes it into "Let me tell you about all my experiences and how great I am. YOU ARE ALL UNWORTHY OF MY PRESENCE!!" time. Good thing this pompous ass is going to retire because being right in his class is not possible. Deane is always right.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you eat meat, know a farmer or have an opinion, don't bother.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Leads discussion well. Loved the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI201
• 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:

Most narcacistic prof I have ever had, and yet I enjoyed every second of it. His grading is pretty tough but if you truly want to learn something about world cultures and philosophy take this guy's classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1001
• 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:

i took a couple courses with Dr. Curtin last year as a freshman, and fell in LOVE with philosophy. he has a great way of using class time; half is him summarizing the readings and the other half is discussion. i have so much respect for him, he is by far still my favorite prof ever in college!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• 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:

Instructor sent a withdrawal statement in my mailbox when I disagreed with him in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A lot of people have noted that Deane occasionally thinks you are wrong and can be pretty close to insulting. This is absolutely true but you should embrace that. Tell him he's wrong and argue your point well. If you deserve respect he will give it to you and vice versa. He is incredibly refreshing in this way. Great prof and really interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ETHIC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've never been told that my opinion was wrong before. just flat out dismissed. it's my opinion, right? Turns out, if I didn't see the world his way, i was wrong. This is the worst class I have ever taken.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• 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:

Curtin's lectures are amazingly interesting. He doesn't ever push his ideas, just presents both sides of the topics. Is very helpful if you show interest and concern on improving your grades. He is a hard grader, but is always there to help. I would recommend Philosophy of the Environment, or any other class he teaches to anyone.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• 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:

Poor instructor...would not recommend

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHI110
• 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 doesn't clarify very well as to what he wants, and on his papers if you don't agree with him you are deducted. He critiques your own ideas and tells you that they are wrong when its your own opinion. He also told a girl after class that she was a horrible person for expressing what she thought in a discussion.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Curtin's led an interesting life, and always has stories to share. It seems like lecture usually turns from a discussion into a debate: him vs. students, so make sure you can back up your opinions before you give them. Sort of a tough grader... make sure you always get started early on papers to get feedback from him / the writing center.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 109
• 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:

Amazing professor. He has stories from all over the world that really help you understand the material. Funny. Helpful. Has views on things that really make you think. I'd recommend environmental to anyone. One of the great courses at Gustavus!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• 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:

One of the great professors at Gustavus. Has a lot of background knowledge on things that might be dry. Makes class very interesting. Extremely helpful on papers. He's a tough grader, but he'll work with you as much as you want and it's possible to improve your grades. Socially conscious, but he does so much to present both sides it's hard to tell.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor makes class very interesting.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHI109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the course was difficult because philosophy was difficult...but curtin is just great fun for some of those debates

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 109
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Presents challenging material in a way that makes you want to think. Has an opinion, but presents both sides and encourages students no matter what side they take. Really helpful with papers. Great professor!