Student Testimonials
Question: What did you think philosophy was before taking this class? What do you think philosophy is now?
"I thought philosophy was more one-sided before taking this class. I realized that a lot of people have very different opinions and there are way more sides to an argument than just one or two."
"This class made me realize how enjoyable philosophy can be. I am used to problems in class having one specific correct answer, so this class pushed me academically."
"I 100% thought philosophy was people pondering things in a room and asking very surface level questions. Now, I believe it is much more. I believe it’s an empathetic process of trying to find solutions or answers to things we struggle with."
"Before this class, I thought philosophy was interesting but mostly impractical. Now, I think it’s pretty useful for some things."
"It is the ability to think critically and collaborate with others."
"I thought it was old people asking “Why?” to every question. Now I see it as a strategic way to look at issues and break them down. We can look at both sides of an issue and use reason to make our own choices."
"I thought philosophy was a more “ancient” way of understanding how we think. Now I realize that philosophy has so many practical and real-world applications to help us understand difficult topics – specifically those that apply to biology, science, and healthcare."
"Before this class, I wasn’t very sure what philosophy is because I’ve never taken a philosophy class but now I think of philosophy as trying to figure out the meaning of life, existence and our human knowledge."
"A boring, not really involved in the real-world type where only theory reigns and no practice involved. Now it can be that but also so much more. The ideas are what have shaped our world and continue shaping it. That ethics and philosophy are the closest thing to a life guide that we’ll get."
General Feedback
"Adam understands what it is like to be a student and is super willing to help everyone pass and do as well as they can."
"Adam was such an understanding person. I had a bad depressive spell that caused me to miss a few classes and he was very helpful for giving me advice to finish the semester strong! I hope to have him again for another philosophy class."
"Good communication to students, great feedback on assignments, and engaging research paper topics."
"I really appreciated you and you really motivated my to do well in this class. :)"
Question: What did you think philosophy was before taking this class? What do you think philosophy is now?
"I thought philosophy was more one-sided before taking this class. I realized that a lot of people have very different opinions and there are way more sides to an argument than just one or two."
"This class made me realize how enjoyable philosophy can be. I am used to problems in class having one specific correct answer, so this class pushed me academically."
"I 100% thought philosophy was people pondering things in a room and asking very surface level questions. Now, I believe it is much more. I believe it’s an empathetic process of trying to find solutions or answers to things we struggle with."
"Before this class, I thought philosophy was interesting but mostly impractical. Now, I think it’s pretty useful for some things."
"It is the ability to think critically and collaborate with others."
"I thought it was old people asking “Why?” to every question. Now I see it as a strategic way to look at issues and break them down. We can look at both sides of an issue and use reason to make our own choices."
"I thought philosophy was a more “ancient” way of understanding how we think. Now I realize that philosophy has so many practical and real-world applications to help us understand difficult topics – specifically those that apply to biology, science, and healthcare."
"Before this class, I wasn’t very sure what philosophy is because I’ve never taken a philosophy class but now I think of philosophy as trying to figure out the meaning of life, existence and our human knowledge."
"A boring, not really involved in the real-world type where only theory reigns and no practice involved. Now it can be that but also so much more. The ideas are what have shaped our world and continue shaping it. That ethics and philosophy are the closest thing to a life guide that we’ll get."
General Feedback
"Adam understands what it is like to be a student and is super willing to help everyone pass and do as well as they can."
"Adam was such an understanding person. I had a bad depressive spell that caused me to miss a few classes and he was very helpful for giving me advice to finish the semester strong! I hope to have him again for another philosophy class."
"Good communication to students, great feedback on assignments, and engaging research paper topics."
"I really appreciated you and you really motivated my to do well in this class. :)"
Instructor
University of Utah, Department of Philosophy
Fall 2024 Justice & International Affairs PHIL 3730 # of students: TBD
Syllabus TBD
Summer 2024** Bioethics PHIL 3520 # of students: 30
Syllabus TBD
Spring 2024 Science & Society: Values, Objectivity, Policy, & Trust PHIL 3310 # of students: 25
Syllabus TBD
Fall 2023 Bioethics PHIL 3520 # of students: 27
Syllabus TBD
Spring 2023 Bioethics PHIL 3520 # of students: 22
Syllabus here
Co-Instructor
University of Utah, Department of Philosophy
Summer 2023** Science & Society: Values in Science PHIL 3310 # of students: 52
Syllabus TBD co-instructor: Ryan Michael
Summer 2022** Science & Society: Values in Science PHIL 3310 # of students: 38
Syllabus here co-instructor: Bennett Knox
Teaching Assistant (TA)
University of Utah, Department of Philosophy
Fall 2022 Intro: Ethical Dilemmas PHIL 1001 # of students: 69
Instructor: Dr. Thi Nguyen
Spring 2022 Science & Society: Science and Racial & Social Justice PHIL 3310 # of students: 21
Instructor: Dr. Carlos Santana
Fall 2021 Philosophy of Cognitive Science PHIL 3440 # of students: 25
Instructor: Dr. Natalia Washington
Spring 2020* Philosophy of Race: The Science of Race & Racism PHIL 3870 # of students: 25
Instructor: Dr. Jim Tabery
* = taught online, synchronously
** = taught online, asynchronously
University of Utah, Department of Philosophy
Fall 2024 Justice & International Affairs PHIL 3730 # of students: TBD
Syllabus TBD
Summer 2024** Bioethics PHIL 3520 # of students: 30
Syllabus TBD
Spring 2024 Science & Society: Values, Objectivity, Policy, & Trust PHIL 3310 # of students: 25
Syllabus TBD
Fall 2023 Bioethics PHIL 3520 # of students: 27
Syllabus TBD
Spring 2023 Bioethics PHIL 3520 # of students: 22
Syllabus here
Co-Instructor
University of Utah, Department of Philosophy
Summer 2023** Science & Society: Values in Science PHIL 3310 # of students: 52
Syllabus TBD co-instructor: Ryan Michael
Summer 2022** Science & Society: Values in Science PHIL 3310 # of students: 38
Syllabus here co-instructor: Bennett Knox
Teaching Assistant (TA)
University of Utah, Department of Philosophy
Fall 2022 Intro: Ethical Dilemmas PHIL 1001 # of students: 69
Instructor: Dr. Thi Nguyen
Spring 2022 Science & Society: Science and Racial & Social Justice PHIL 3310 # of students: 21
Instructor: Dr. Carlos Santana
Fall 2021 Philosophy of Cognitive Science PHIL 3440 # of students: 25
Instructor: Dr. Natalia Washington
Spring 2020* Philosophy of Race: The Science of Race & Racism PHIL 3870 # of students: 25
Instructor: Dr. Jim Tabery
* = taught online, synchronously
** = taught online, asynchronously