Boston College professor
Part Time Faculty, Philosophy Department
Teaching experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale across available courses and semesters.
Prepared
— / 5
Came prepared for class
Clear
— / 5
Gave clear explanations
Available
4.6 / 5
Available for help outside class
Engaging
4.9 / 5
Stimulated interest in the subject
Course history
Ratings are calculated from the evaluations connected to each course.
Student perspective
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May 14, 2026 · Historical comment
Professor Thomas has to be the best professor for the philosophy core at BC. Genuinely cares about students, explains concepts clearly, and makes the content relatable to contemporary events. Workload is also VERY manageable.