He is a brilliant Professor that is more often misjudged. He provides more than enough clear (and funny) examples, but he is not very good at carrying on class discussion. A bit of patience will make his class very worth while.

Dr. Dutton gave me the most constructive feedback on a paper that I have ever received in college. He's excited about discussing philosophy outside the classroom, and it is clear that he loves what he does. I would recommend him, esp. for medieval phil.

not bad for philosophy. easy A.

hard class if you aren't familiar with logic he is more than willing to help after class and for some reason it makes more sense then, plus no attendance policy

Pretty nice and pretty easy.Can get A's and B's without reading the material but taking notes in class.Can be really boring, but good if your just looking to get 120 out of the way.

Dr. Dutton is intelligent well-informed in a variety of disciplines. He uses funny examples to convey difficult or abstract concepts. The class isn't demanding, but good notes are a must. There are 3 tests and 2 papers, all based on the notes.

Prof. Dutton makes the material understandable. There are 3 tests and two papers. As long as u show some effort in ur paper u can get a C. Tests are pretty easy and come right from the notes. The material is good to read but it is not essential to pass

He is a terribly intelligent and patient person, and a skillful professor. Knowledgable in many areas and has creative ways of simplifying the most complex concepts. He totally opened my mind to ideas I before felt were beyond grasp.

Dutton is a fair prof. He is very clear. He makes all concepts easy to grasp. I learned a lot in his section and I don't regret taking it.

He is very clear in his lectures. Is usually fair in his grading. If you pay attention in class and take good notes you should get a good grade. Go to class because he makes everything easy to understand.

Interesting class, covers lots of good topics. A little hard on paper grading but pretty straightforward.

Fairly easy A. He oversimplifies most concepts and is very easy going and an lenient grader. He is a little creepy..Girls watch what you wear.

Prof Dutton is a really nice guy, but class can be a little dull. He means well, and is extremely knowledgable about what he's teaching. He simplifies the readings in class, so take good notes and you'll be fine.

He is a very nice teacher. He lectures basically from the text but he makes it a lot more understandable for students. He is enthusiastic to give help, clear about the material,tests aren't too hard, mostly from the notes, so take good notes.

He is not a LOSER!He is extremely knowledgable and fair with assignments. He grades hard on papers- this is a university!!! He will help you out with anything you don't understand. I got a B in this class and its worth it. Hair or Not-it's impertinent.

very easy class, explans everything in detail, must memorize stuff but really, there isnt a reason not to memorize it its so easy..i have him for 13th and 14th century phil now and it seems just as easy

Really nice guy- gets going on entirely unrelated tangents that take up the whole class period, but he's really knowledgeable, about a wide range of things. The class is super-easy, you don't even have to go to class if you look over the book for 1/2 hour before the test. Good prof, overall.

Nice guy, very intelligent. I enjoyed the class. Highly recommend.

Listen, Blake Dutton is a great guy. Not every professor is going to pander to his or her students. You are in college to learn, not be entertained. Buck up and quit complaining when you get a professor who is going to make you earn your "A".

I thought he was good. He put forth the effort to make the material easier to understand, and showed sincere interest in trying to help if there was ever confusion.

Overall, pretty decent class, readings were interesting and class was bearable. Although I really didn't see how some of the readings were related to ethics. Class lectures were captivating but we always ran over. Oh well, he wasn't scheduled to teach this summer class anyway so I suppose that he did the best he could given the circumstances.

I've had him for two classes and he's a great teacher. Test and essays cover the material but are easy because he explains everything VERY WELL in class. And unlike other teachers, he actually explains and exemplifies the material with examples that help you understand it. He's also very straight forward about everything. Loved it!

He wasn't too bad for a Logic teacher...if you go to class you will be fine. Redo do hoework problems done in class to study for test and you will be fine. 4 test; not culmative...not a bad class to take.

The reading is sort of optional, he goes over the relevant excerpts in class. The lectures are clear and he's a sweet dude!

He is a really interesting instructor. I had no idea what logic was before entering this class but in just one short semester he got me hooked to it. Logic is a really easy quantitative core class and i highly recommend you take it w/ him as a teacher. He's also very funny and looks like a modern day philosopher. Tips for passing: practice old HW.

Great teacher! his lectures are very very clear, so the reading is sort of optional as long as you go to class. Very interesting, very smart, nice guy.

he is a very good teacher, very interesting. i don't go that often because it's an early class and i still have an A, but going is helpful because all you do is example problems the entire class. I recommend this class for everyone, much better than a math class.

He is a great teacher! He is more than willing to help. He is great at explaining concepts. Dr. Dutton is funny, smart, and likeable! TAKE LOGIC WITH DUTTON!!!

I originally signed up for logic with Hugh Miller. I dropped Miller and took Dutton the next semester. Wow! What a difference. Things I couldn't understand with pompous Hugh were clear with Dutton. He really does care about his students progress in the class. In ancient phil, lectures are sort of dry at times,but hey! It's ancient phil! Take him.

I thought Blake Dutton is a pretty great teacher. He doesn't take for granted that his students know as much about philosophy as they probably should, so he clearly explains everything. It may seem like he's posing very basic and obvious questions, but he really encourages learning that way. So many seminarians in that class!

Good Professor. Most students by 304 have seen the material, but he taught it better and clearer. Don't actually have to read at home since alot is covered in class. He makes the most ancient ideas simpler and modern.

Absolutely phenomenal. Extremely clear. HIGH entertainment value. Hilarious examples.

Sometimes gets off topic during discussion (usually the tangent helps students understand the context in which the author was writing). Went in during office hours and received the most helpful critiques on my writing. Very opinionated, but good professor.

Dutton is an amazing professor. He's not going to hold your hand; he's going to make you work hard and learn the material. Only grades are 4 tests over about 5 sections each. Dutton is hilarious and an amazing professor. Logic was the best class I've taken at Loyola!!

He is going to make you work, doesn't like people giving their opinions, phrasing it better..kind of mean when people give their opinions, but a good professor, so just sit there, do the readings and keep your mouth shut.. 4 tests, one paper- all he grades you on

Very nice guy, but his lectures are TRULY BORING!! It will be even worse if you don't like Philosophy. The class material isn't interesting whatsoever and he doesn't attempt to make class interesting or worth coming to. He is helpful when it comes to making up tests or going over material however, but other than that I do not recommend.

Blake Dutton is an amazing professor, and I believe he is extremely underrated. He is a genius, and his intriguing personality made me look forward to every lecture. I can easily say that he is my favorite professor so far. He is extremely funny and helpful.

Dr. Dutton is my favorite professor this semester. You have to work hard and read the required texts, but Dutton makes the class very enjoyable. He's very helpful in office hours and takes it into account when he's grading papers and exams. Highly recommend!

Prof. Dutton isn't the best choice when it comes to HONR 101 discussion leaders, but I was not disappointed in any way during the semester. He's clear, focused, very intelligent and, on more than one occasion, helped me understand concepts I would have been completely lost on otherwise. Solid professor, definitely recommended!

If you meet with him he will tell you how you need to study and explain why you got something wrong. Class is more of a conversation than lecture and sometimes he will challenge the student to defend it's position. Attendance not mandatory but you won't pass with a good grade/at all if you don't show up.

Love this teacher, I hated him at first but it just got better throughout the semester. He's literally hilarious, his sarcasm kills me.

Dutton can be abrasive at first. In discussion, he will shut down "wrong" ideas quick. Dutton is a fantastic professor. He really knows his stuff and you will learn! Tough at grading, but fantastic with feedback. His lectures are probably my favorite out of all the Honors professors: they're engaging, informative, and appropriately funny.

He's a tough grader: I got a B on every paper, even after going to office hours. Naturally, I was concerned for my grade. However, he is so great at explaining the texts in discussion that I would get As on the exams, thus giving me an A- in the class. So the take away is that his tough grading is made up for by his exam preparation (& his humor).

Really fun professor. Class was usually interesting and discussions were actually discussions instead of a lecture. You won't get easy A's on papers, but he's very helpful over email and during office hours; as long as you bring some ideas of your own, he'll help you develop them and guide you in your writing. We were well prepared for exams.

He had the best lectures out of all the professors in HONR101

Dr. Dutton doesn't try to make the class overly challenging since it's a core requirement, but if you're not a fan of philosophy or lots of reading, it may be pretty boring for you. On the plus side, he clearly explains the readings in class, and the tests and papers are not hard if you take notes in class.

Class is pretty easy. Just show up for class and tests are fine. I never turned in one of the papers and still got an A. He's really nice and accommodating too, but lectures can be awkward because he opens up the room for discussion a lot, and people either just stare at him or come out left field with the most out-of-pocket political takes.

Dutton is such a strange and awkward man it makes him so endearing. He loves students who engage in class- hates awkward silence, loves controversial discussion. The class is easy to pass, just take good notes and study directly from them. 4 papers, 4 tests, final. Never had to read a single thing outside of class b/c he reads it to you anyway.

Although his lectures do tend to be on the boring side, he is genuonley a very kind and chill professor. He is very funny, and the class is pretty fun when the students engage with him which is a good amount of the time, he is a pretty easy grader too. I looked forward to his lectures because they were always pretty interesting. like storytime!

He does assign pretty hefty readings, but, he does talk about them in person enough to understand the topic without reading them. He's not a hard professor, just does the work. very fun, very nice.

genuinely a chill teacher, you don't have to read the texts because he explains them so in depth. This class is only hard if you genuinely don't pay attention and put in 0 effort. He's a great teacher and a pretty easy grader.

Dr. Dutton is a passionate lecturer. Attendance was optional, but every lecture was packed with content, so it's important to go to every class if you want to keep up. He explains the all the readings during class. We were graded on 2, short analytical papers and 3 tests plus a final exam. The exams were multiple choice and short essays.

Professor Dutton is clearly very knowlegable on the topics covered in PHIL 182 and makes it very clear what his expectations are. You need to read but I found the reading to be interesting so it was not bad.

Entirely lecture-based class, doesnt take attendence, but if u don't show up ur toast because the exams are just based off the lecture. Lectures were boring but IMO that's just bc its so hard to understand the abstract material until you sit alone and study it, then suddenly its not bad. He's a quick and fair grader, and he gives great feedback

Professor Dutton was great. Tough but fair. Not sure why he references a old band, Happy The Man weekly. Seems dated perhaps. Learned a lot in his class. More than my roommate, Charlie, who generally missed due to sleeping in. Professor Dutton seems slightly obsessed with the song 'Jolene by Dolly Parton.

Dr. Dutton is extremely friendly, he goes over every reading thoroughly in class so you don't technically need to read on your own time. He tells you exactly what to expect for homework and exams. Incredibly knowledgable and passionate about the material. Take this class if you are interested in philosophy.

If you are interested in Philosophy (minor/major) it wouldn't make sense not taking this class or another taught by him. If you're not interested in reading, perfect he goes over every reading in detail. Attendance isn't mandatory but I recommend it as it makes the class much easier. Most interesting class I've taken, don't hesitate