Don Loeb - University of Vermont

Professor: Don Loeb

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Vermont

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the most caring professor at UVM, ever. He is really invested in his students well being and their academic success. He can kind of go on tangents, but they're funny. Class participation matters, but he is understanding about attendance.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A genuinely caring professor who is invested in his students and wants to see them succeed. You'll get the most out of this class if you participate! Also, the idea of the Skepticism TAP is to question the beliefs that people often feel strongly about, so be prepared to have lots of your opinions challenged. It's the entire point of the class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took TAP: Skepticism with Don and really enjoyed the class... His lecture's are interesting and the topics covered made this the only class I liked going to. However, he is a tough grader, and assigns a lot of papers. I would recommend Don, & this class to anyone interested in a new and challenging way of thinking in a comfortable environment

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor and person. I learned so much from this class but super hard grader. You can work really long on a paper and still get an awful grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, very knowledgeable and hilarious. I took a tap course with him so there was more papers than a normal phil 10 class but still totally manageable

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most useful classes I've ever taken. Don is somewhat of a troll but he makes you think & teaches you so many useful lessons that span beyond philosophy. I usually left class very agitated, but in retrospect I know that this was part of the learning process. He's also SO helpful advised me as best he could even though I'm a music major.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Ear Lobe back in Fall 14 for a TAP course, just getting around to the rating now. He is hands down my favorite professor I've ever had. Very knowledgable and passionate on the subject. He can turn on anyone to new ways of thinking. He's also very cool just to sit around and chill with, knows how to trip you out. Also great taste in music.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: TAPTKEPTICISM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

D is one of the coolest and most compassionate people I know. He is crazy busy yet somehow makes himself available for anyone in need of some help with school or life problems. Also, I want to add that yes he has opinions, he is human. Still, he hides them well and is open to hearing any others. The class is fascinating, hilarious, and manageable!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don is literally the sweetest man alive. He is so caring for his students. I met him on admitted students day while he spoke about logic and desired to take a class since. Now I am finally in his Philosophy of Law class which he makes incredibly interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don is hilarious and a great teacher. Took a TAP course with him, it was great.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don deserves a hot pepper, my class would agree. He also thinks so. He is a very intelligent guy, who happens to be very opinionated and loves himself, but it isn't a bad thing. He isn't afraid to tell you what he thinks. He grades fairly, his classes are informative and entertaining, and he is hilarious. I highly suggest any class with him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

don is a comedic and intelligent professor, who grades according to what he thinks you should know. office hours are incredibly helpful, and if you go to the review sessions for the exams, you'll get an A. Just ask him every part of every question, outline it, and then memorize your outline.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I learned nothing except that Don has the largest ego of all time. His tests are on his opinions. He interrupted me constantly. I left every class infuriated.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 010AND140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's honestly one of my favorite professors at this school. He inspired me to major in philosophy. He has great stories and he's always willing to help if you don't understand something. Go to his office hours. You won't regret taking a course with him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL240
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a professor Don is awesome. I learned a lot in this class! As a person: He goes on tangents, can be rather opinionated to the point of being an ass, and made fun of the way one student pronounced words. He also tries to show how much he cares about 'student' issues though it sometimes felt forcedcreepy. Take him and make up your own mind.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such a great class, awesome teacher, very engaging, you can probably miss class once or twice but I never wanted to.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• 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:

Don is on my list of top 5 most influential people in my life ever. He was a great teacher, and totally helpful and understanding. I didn't always go to class but studied like crazy (GO TO THE REVIEW SESSIONS) and got a B. The world would be a better place if everyone had to take a class with him. So do it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A friend who had Don previously urged me to take his class, & I was not disappointed. This was by far my favorite class, & Don is an incredible teacher. His top priority is making sure you understand the material & are enthusiastic about it, & he makes it easy to be so. I definitely recommend to anyone who is even remotely interested in philosophy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Don is a great teacher. He can be arrogant & gotistical, but he's awesome. He'l meet with you outside of class, he's very flexible about assignments, and he's an all around cool guy. He's happy to give you both his home and cell number and willing to chat or text any time. I would definitely recommend taking a class with him. Tip: GO TO EVERY CLASS

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL95
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for a philsophy class that makes you think for yourself, critically evaluate, and expand your horizions, DO NOT TAKE DON'S CLASS. To do well, take a tape recorder to class, record his lecture, and regurgitate exactly what he says, and you'll do great! He's sarcastically funny, quite arrogant, and very closed minded.