He's a very good phil teacher. If you don't understand he'll keep on you until you do. Comes to class with the same attitude everyday and has a great sense of humor. He is an easy grader and his test are some of the easiest ive taken.

His Ethics class was awesome! We discussed current ethical issues. Class was always interesting. He explains things well and makes sure that everyone understands.

Best prof I've ever had. He's extremely knowledgable on the subject and makes class fun. Everyone is included and no one is left behind. I would take the class again in a heartbeat.

A very good professor, I will definitely take him again if I have the opportunity. My only complaint is that he teaches from a very Catholic standpoint, and he quickly argues against any views that disagree with those of the Catholic church.

Great guy, doesn't try to rush through things. Makes sure you understand before moving on.

One of the most difficult classes I have taken, but I learned a ton! Dr. Coulter is interesting and really makes you think.

Dr. Coulter is very tough but wants you to understand concepts. Says "EH?" all the time (Because he's from CANADIA!!!). Very intense, very interesting, likes hockey...likes philosophy and being Catholic.

Dr. Coulter is intense. It is difficult to hold a different view than him, but that is because he provides convincing arguments! Pursuing the truth, is his highest priority -no doubt! Be ready for lots of "general appeals". Lots of fun and energy!

He is by far the hardest prof I have ever had, but I loved the class because of it. The man knows exactly what he is talking about, and let me tell you how much you will appreciate what he teaches, even if you do not agree with all of what he is saying. Material covered was very difficult, but he went over it thoroughly. GREAT prof!

Dr. Coulter is an excellent professor. This class is not necessarily easy, but it was definitely entertaining. I took him for both phil 115 and 215. If you do the homework and papers the way he wants them done (which he explains clearly) you will do well. He knows his stuff and he knows how to teach it.

Dr Coulter was an excellent teacher. i loved his philosophy class, it was very entertaining and it forced us to think in a philosophical manner. i highly suggest this class!!!

He is incredibly tough BUT the toughness only helps you. He certainly holds very conservative views but he is so intelligent and well thought out that I found it to be a fun challenge to argue with him. If you have different opinions, you better be able to defend them! Goes into ethical questions relavent today so class discussions are great.

So long as you do exactly what he says for homework and nothing more, you'll do fine.

has some extreme views... but i really like this class! for ethics we spent a lot more time on issues than other classes, which is what i wanted. i'd say take him just to take him!

Dr. Coulter is an amazing professor. He's always willing to help; over email or during office hours. His lectures are clear, and our tests were essay style. He doesn't shy away from controversial topics, instead he embraces all the students' questions. Take him if you can!

Coulter is really great at teaching you how to argue and how to see fault in arguments. This has been really beneficial to me in and outside of class. A realllllly great professor and a funny guy too! He uses great examples!!! Readings can be dull if you aren't into philosophy but he will definitely help you if you ask for it. TAKE HIM!

I've felt bad for months, b/c I was too hard on G.C. in my teaching eval. Great prof; very, very hard, but brilliant. Enjoys arguing; you must be strong in conviction AND in logic when opposing him, as he will pursue the truth with you, and in a very male way: by publicly dissecting your case, often brutally. If you want to LEARN & work hard, take.

Pretty cool guy. Fun class. Interesting conversations. Some people don't like him, but those who do pretty much love him. If you are interested in philosophy and can argue confidently without getting angry and whiney, he's perfect. Good deal of day to day work, but not too dificult. Will help if you ask

Professor Coulter is a fantastic guy, his stories are often fun and entertaining, and he is very knowledgeable in his field. His class, however, is an extremely hard class to take. His grading is erratic at best, and he is very severe when it comes to grading homework. If you want to have an incredibly large workload, then take this class.

Dr. Coulter is one of the best teachers I have had in a long time. His classes are challenging but if you are willing to learn you will do well and have fun. Be ready for class discussions, because if you pay attention in class you will do really well on the final

Dr. Coulter is a hard professor, but I highly recommend him. You will come out of his class knowing a lot about philosophy. His midterm and final are hard, but if you listen and participate in class, you'll catch on. After class seems to be the best time to ask questions, as he doesn't always answer them during class.

Dr Coulter is an extremely tough professor. Off topic discussions were really interesting. He is extremely knowledgeable and his class was the most intellectually challenging course Ive ever had. If youre up for a challenging class, I highly recommend him. He teaches things that I will take with me throughout college and I already have used.

Dr. Coulter is an excellent professor. I had him for PHIL 115 and later for PHIL 380. Some people in my class didn't like the way he was very honest about the point of philosophy being a pursuit of truth. If you are a relativist, you will be challenge. Dr. Coulter's class made me interested in Philosophy. If you want to learn take his class.

Dr. Coulter was an excellent professor. It was one of the hardest classes I've ever taken but it was definitely worth it. I took this as pat of the Catholic Studies paired course and it was excellent. Very challenging but good; It changed the way I think. Plus, Dr. Coulter tells great stories and is really entertaining.

I had him for the Phil 115 and he was great. The class was interesting and Dr. Coulter is a character with a good sense of humor. He also calls everyone by their last name which is nice. It was the class I looked forward to going to. The homework was simple besides some readings were slightly complicated. Take Dr. Coulter! He was a great professor.

I took Dr. Coulter's Phil 115 as part of the Paired Course. He is a blunt yet funny professor and makes class fun. The class is difficult until you get used to it, but you learn a lot from it. I would highly recommend him.

A great prof. and a great man.Take him for POG if you have the change. Very interesting to listen to, knows the subject and brings a different perspective that will challenge you make you learn.The papers are very helpful and will develop your writing.He is also super funny in his own way.The perfect way to finish your Philosophy degree.

I took this class as part of the Catholic Studies Paired Course and loved it! The class was challenging, but with a little hard work the material wasn't too bad. Dr. Coulter is super helpful, and has a great sense of humor, even if he is opinionated. I looked forward to this class, and was sad when it was cancelled. I would take it over again!

Great teacher, we hardly had any homework besides one presentation we had to give. The class period was tons of fun, we talked about a reading we had read and then just argued and discussed anything from having souls to marriage preparation to brushes with death. Come willing to change your opinion on some of the topics discussed in class.

Interesting subject and class. I really enjoyed hearing what he had to say on the readings and course themes. He is straightforward with what he is looking for and gives steps to follow for assignments. He pretty much stopped collecting homework after we started presenting our papers, but still keep up with the homework to keep the logic fresh.

The homework consists of short and easy logic assignments based on readings that are actually interesting. The readings are discussed in class and there is only one presentation and one test at the end of the semester. He tells light-hearted jokes to get people talking and brings up good arguments that get you thinking. Take this class!

Tough class, but he is willing to help you work through most issues. It is a lot of logic at first, but after getting past that practice, it gets easier.

Absolutely loved Dr. Coulter! He is incredibly smart, and makes you read a ton of material. Learned logic in the beginning, then read articles from Plato to Searle to Singer. Hot-button topics, but he creates an open environment and wants everyone to feel free to voice their thoughts. Great discussions. Lots of reading and analysis. Makes you think

Dr. Coulter is awesome. He leads great discussions, is funny during class, and explains to you what he wants. He is a tough grader and gives out a lot of homework. This was much tougher than other Philosophy classes that I've heard about, but I very much enjoyed the class. He loves hockey, bring that up.

Dr. Coulter is one of my favorite professors. He makes you work outside of your comfort zone; both on philosophic and social problems. One of the most challenging classes Im taking right now, but you will be amazed at how much you grow and prosper thanks to the wisdom of this professor. Definitely worth the work.

Awesome guy, really really knows his philosophy. Great Catholic view points. Class is discussion based usually. Roughly 1-2 hours of homework per class. One big paper and then a final exam. Never has tests or quizzes or anything. Definitely take as long as you have time to do a lot of homework!

Gives both sides of the argument

Very Fatherly, very tough grader. Homework was tough and lots of it. I am not sure his grading was always fair. However, the discussions, content of lectures, and the readings were all amazing and I greatly enjoyed the class, was always eager to go to class, and never disappointed afterwards. Really smart guy, great professor!

Great guy but the course is a lot of work, very helpful

Dr. Coulter is arguably the best professor I've had here at UST. Very challenging both in grading and the ideas he presents to you, but you leave every class period smarter than you were 100 minutes earlier. Don't take him if you're looking for an easy A in Phil, but do take him if you're willing to get an A- or B+ but be blown away every day.

Dr. Coulter is a great professor. He makes you work for your grade and really wants to help you understand philosophical ideas. He can be very sporadic in his collection of homework, but homework is only worth 10%. He is very nice guy & super approachable in and out of class. Though really be ready to read. Readings average 9-12 pages.

Dr. Coulter really knows what he's talking about and is a good professor. Some of the homework felt useless at times but it really helped in the long run. He is interesting to listen to and is very funny at times. Expect about 3 hours of homework per week.

Dr. Coulter is easily the best professor i have had at St. Thomas so far. He teaches philosophy in an unbiased way, focusing on the search for the truth and pushing students to look at both sides of an argument in order to allow them to form their own opinions based in logic and reasoning. He is funny and sets clear grading criteria.

I loved Dr. Coulter, one of the best profs at UST. He's a tough grader but really makes sure you understand the material. It's ALOT of reading, but it was all super interesting so I didn't have a problem with it. I didn't get the grade I wanted but the value of what I learned was better than the grade.

Dr. Coulter is a great professor! Lots of reading, but it's definitely manageable. He has a heavy focus on logic in the beginning, but it sets you up for success at the end of the semester. He focuses on several different philosophical topics and makes it interesting. No tests, several pop quizzes, one big paper, homework every day.

Coulter's an all around beauty. Makes class fun and gets people involved in discussions and arguments and doesn't ever judge other's opinions even if they're different from his own. Also does a great job explaining all material. Lots of reading and writing is due every class period with 1 big essay but not tests. Cool guy, loves hockey and his job.

Dr. Coulter is one of the most caring professors I have had in all of my college years. His lectures are interesting and hilarious. It is a lot of work but in the end, it is worth the pain for the amount of knowledge you get out of this class.

Dr. Coulter is hands-down the best professor I have had at St. Thomas thus far. Although there's a lot of readings, I have learned most in his class out of all the courses I have taken. He is always willing to help and is very approachable. His class was also very interesting because he choose interesting topics and he is extremely funny.

The best teacher I have ever had, knows his stuff and really cares. If you dont like interesting lectures and just want an easy A then he isnt for you. Otherwise, take his class at all costs

Best Professor at UST. Convinced me to change my major and was one of the more inspirational figures I've ever had in the classroom

Best teacher you will ever have.

This is primarily a freshman course. You have to do the homework to really get good at it. Over time, homework became much longer and more intense; but also easy to do because youve had so much practice at it. Coulter is intimidating at first, but he warms up eventually. He often tells funny stories about his life which made the class enjoyable

Dr. Coulter is a wonderful and interesting man. He leads meaningful discussions and chooses good stuff to read.