Boston College professor
Assistant Professor of the Practice, 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
4.3 / 5
Available for help outside class
Engaging
4.4 / 5
Stimulated interest in the subject
Course history
Ratings are calculated from the evaluations connected to each course.
THEO1088 · Theology
14 historical section evaluations
3.6 / 5
3.5 / 5
PHIL1089 · Philosophy
13 historical section evaluations
4.0 / 5
3.9 / 5
THEO1089 · Theology
8 historical section evaluations
3.5 / 5
3.6 / 5
PHIL1088 · Philosophy
6 historical section evaluations
4.2 / 5
4.0 / 5
PHIL1071 · Philosophy
2 historical section evaluations
3.9 / 5
4.1 / 5
PHIL4040 · Philosophy
2 historical section evaluations
4.9 / 5
4.9 / 5
Student perspective
Recovered and new anonymous comments are shown as written and may reflect different course formats.
Jan 20, 2026 · Historical comment
Attendance is necessary, but other than that, super easy class. He is obviously passionate and has some weird references at times, but overall good class for an easy Phil elective
Dec 19, 2025 · Historical comment
This class wasn't hard, but sometimes it was hard to follow what was happening in the classroom. He grades his essays based on whether you structured it exactly how he asked you to. He really values class participation, making it 20% of your grade. Attendance is necessary or else your grade drops.
Jul 21, 2025 · Historical comment
Had him for Philosophy of the Person. Easy grader. Go to office hours a few times and participate in class. He seems to like it when students compare course material to other philosophical works not covered in class.