Gives very clear notes. Know the notes and you'll make an A on all the quizzes and test. Very open minded. He likes to get eveyones opinion. I never bought the book and studied the notes for a few hours and made a 83 on the first test and a 91 on the final...not bad for the amount of time I put in.

He was a GREAT teacher! He gave extremely clear notes... just go to class everytime, read over your notes, and have an open mind. I've made A's on all the assignments except for 2 pop quizes. Just go to class and this class can be very interesting. Go Clune!

This class is fun, but you better study (and I don't mean cram!) Class discussions are always interesting and entertaining! His tests are essay and/or short answer- no multiple choice! They are fairly easy IF you know your stuff!

I really enjoyed this class and I was against most of the issues we talked about (abortion, euthanasia, etc.). He is really funny but dont be late or talk while he or others are trying to talk. His notes are clear and if you read over them a couple times b/f the test you will make an A. Quizzes are a bit hard but they dont count that much anyway.

Very clear notes. Not a bad class at all, overall a great professor, really knows his stuff and conveys it farely well. Relies a lot on class room participation to fill in spare time between notes. Talks about some crazy scenarios that make you contradict yourself, but he is a philosophy professor. Overall, not bad.

I was hesitant to take this prof at first, but my friend talked me into it, and i ended up making a higher grade than she. But several people don't like him because they see him as hard. Critical thinking is a hard class - you have to think! But Clune makes it easier I would say. He's very laid back.

Awesome professor. You need to read, but hes quite clear with what he talks about. Always asking if you have any questions. Funny guy! Im going to take another one of his classes.

I considered him to be an extremely good teacher. If you read the book, go to class, and do the homework, there's no way you can get a lower grade than a B. Very intelligent and helpful. He also has a cool accent and uses chinchillas a lot in his examples.

These other reviewers are idiots. Clune is the best Phil professor at SHSU. Fair's insane hard, Bradley's an ass, Sanford's alot of work... In 263, I never even bought the book. He doesn't try to trick you on tests like others. He is clear and brings it down very well. My #1 Phil recommendation. Take him for 372 and anything else he ever teaches.

The class had some interesting topics to discuss. Attendance does not count against you but it is taken every class. There is plenty of homework, group work, class discussions and two papers to write. However, this gives you plenty of opportunities to bring your grade up. Teacher was more than willing to work with you.

Great teacher! I took his moral problems class and he does not try to make you see his point of view! His notes are organized and easy to understand but if he tells you he will pick up an assignment on a certain day, he will. If you can follow instructions at all you can make at least a B in this class.

WOW! THIS MAN IS BY FAR HAS TO BE THE BEST PHIL. TEACHER. I NEVER WANTED TO TAKE PHIL. BUT I HAD TO, HIS CLASS IS OK. I LEARNED A LOT OF NEW THINGS. HE GIVES EXTRA CREDIT AT THE END,DO IT BECAUSE IT ADDS AT LEAST 5 POINTS TO YOUR OVERALL GRADE. IF YOU SCORE A BAD GRADE AND YOU GO TALK TO HIM AND YOU SHOW HIM THAT YOU UNDERSTAND HE'LL BUMP UR GRADE.

Best class I ever took.

Again, the best class I ever took.

Amazing! Mr. Clune is funny, smart and very helpful! Couldn't ask for anyone better. Test can be rather tricky with the wording of the questions so watch out.

I LOVED his class for contemporary moral issues! He's super eccentric and so funny. He says lots of weird stuff, and gives crazy examples. Just have a positive attitude and you'll have a good time. READ. If you read you'll make an A. but he always posts lecture powerpoints online, so no worries if you miss a few days.

Smart, funny, knows the material. You must read the book. The book is needed everyday in class. Do all your HW. There is extra credit. The tests are tricky (Watch the wording). Overall I was happy with his teaching structure. I will be taking Dr. Clune for Philosophy 372.

Very helpful. Engaged students in acting out events which was funny to watch. Loved it when people asked questions. Tests are hard but if you pay attention in class and do a little bit of studying it wasn't terrible. Overall loved this class

Dr. Clune is a very quaint individual with a lot of knowledge on the subject. I personally found his class enjoyable, as he likes to play the devil's advocate to spur conversation. Tests are pretty straight forward, study the notes/powerpoints, do just fine. Enjoyed him.

Dr. Clune was AWESOME!! If you read the book, take notes, and study the power points, you will get an A in this class easily!

Contemporary Moral Issues. I found the subject matter to be interesting but sometimes hard to understand how Clune would compare old philosophers points of view with the current moral issues. Overall, NOT a blowoff class. You need to pay attention and study hard, but if you attend class, read the book, and study well, you will do well.

I had him for Contemporary Moral Issues and honestly, if you go to class and listen and study a little before the test, you'll do just fine!

This class was extremely hard, but I am super glad I was able to take this class. I would recommend only those who don't mind reading and intense critical thinking.

He is very helpful when you ask questions. you only get 5 absences which is cool and we only had 5 tests that included the final. The lowest test grade is dropped even if its the final exam. His are very hard. He will have 4-6 answer choices and the difference between the very similar answers is very technical. You have to know word for word.

The material is very difficult, but this professor was fantastic. He does a very good job of taking confusing theories and putting them into easier to understand terms. Some students got annoyed with his constant reference to chinchillas, but I thought the quirkiness was funny. Knowledgeable in subject and loves it, very kind and helpful.

Always has Starbucks tea and Converse (and a smile). He's goofy and unbiased on serious moral issues that the class will rant and rave about. Very professional. Would definitely take him again.

Good Professor, explains things in a way in which you will be able to understand them. You definitely need to go to class as much as possible if not the PowerPoint will not make much sense. All 4 test are multiple choice, no writing assignments. The final is optional which was great. God Bless if you decide to to take him.

Contemporary Moral Issues. This class was difficult, but Dr. Clune made the class enjoyable and enjoys feedback from his students. We discussed touchy topics, but Dr. Clune will not discuss his personal views and sticks with the views of other philosophers. Take notes on what he says, review the lecture slides, and you will do okay in his class.

Contemporary and moral issues. Professor Clune was definitely one of my favorite teachers! He was very clear on the material. He gives reviews & gives you a chance to ask questions before the exam day. You do not need the book AT ALL. Don't but it. Overall good professor. 4 exams & 2 papers. If you pay attention and study you'll do fine.

I have much respect for Dr. Clune. His exams are more challenging, but his lectures are great! His lectures involve class input (not mandatory) as he gives genuinely unbiased and professional input on the discussions. He does not give homework, his lectures are interesting, and his exams are more difficult. He also seems like such a nice guy!

Interactive with the class on important issues.

If you put forth the effort, this class is an easy A. He does an amazing job.

Good professor, easy work, test are okay if you go over material

He's a really nice guy, but he explains things so much they kinda become confusing. No devices in class. And he doesn't go over everything that'll be on the test. Reading is a requirement. Starting engaged really helps with the boredom.

Really easy class. Attendance is mandatory, if you have less than 3 absences he adds 15 points to a test. all tests and assignments are on blackboard. really nice guy, really understanding. the lectures are a bit boring but if you pay attention it should be an easy course.

Honestly Professor Clune wasn't that bad of a teacher. I would take him again just because I feel comfortable with his grading and the way he does things. He has like 4-5 tests and 4-5 group assignments, the tests aren't too bad. Just pay attention, they're online so essentially they are open note. Group work is super easy. No phones in class.

Very easy class! The only thing is attendance IS MANDATORY, it will affect your grade if you miss more then 5 classes. Phones aren't allowed, but its important to pay attention. Sometimes he gets on rants and everyone zones out. He LOVES chinchillas, so get ready to hear about them everyday in every test and assignment.

Dr. Clune is a great person, but his lectures can feel super slow sometimes. Participating in class helps the time go by faster. He tends to grade group assignments hard, so make sure your answers are always very thorough. You get extra credit if you miss 3 classes or fewer.

Professor Clune is kinda funny and a really good teacher. But the group assignments have a ridiculous minimum word count and the tests are pretty difficult. I did enjoy the class though.

Dr. Clune is a great person. That being said his lectures are going to put you to sleep. Attendance is mandatory, but the tests are online and not proctored, so you will get a good grade on the tests. he try's his hardest to be funny and engaging, but if your class is full of non-engaging students, this class will be boring. I 100% do recommend

Hes a good professor, and tries to make the classe as engaging as he can. The class is sometimes boring, and he doesnt allow any kind of technology. The assignments are open note online non-proctered tests and group projects/essays. The groups are random and are hard if you have people that dont care, so you better hope you have good group members.

He was fine. The only thing that was annoying was that attendance was mandatory. There are only 8 grades in total, 4 tests and 4 group works. Tests are easy though so I wouldn't worry about that. He chooses your groups. The GW was pretty easy, like 4 questions 200 words each answer. I recommend it's an easy class. You dont really NEED your textbook

Such a sweet professor, but his class will literally make you go insane. The subject itself will make your brain hurt, but he tries his best to explain everything with good examples. Please avoid any 9am classes as it's impossible to stay awake. Exams are online and straight from the PowerPoints. Would take him again, but not for philosophy!

Such a kind professor, attendance was mandatory but if you had a valid reason he would excuse. Homework's were straight from the book and graded based on participation. Tests were all online and open book open note which was very helpful since he would upload his lecture slides just in case you missed anything. He loves to talk about Chinchillas!

Tests arent difficult, group assignments take some thinking, miss class and he takes points off of your semester grade