great professor, mind expanding, does a good russian voice, great class, one of my favorite professors!

TOTALLY HOT! I LOVE HIM! I LOVE HIM! He is a geinus, and SHARP dressed, too. SO DARN CUTE, i am in love. I LOVE YOU, DR. Ruedin. Ontologically, he defined me. I thought his accent was german, however... not russian ? TAKE HIS CLASS! A MUST!

this class is VERY difficult! my boyfriend took hs othr class and did better gradewise. but he is fair and a lot of fun to. the book is 2 confusing. i am happy i had Dr. Ruedin even tho my grade was not an a.

This guy's class was soooo easy i didnt even show up the last 3 weeks and got an A. He is super nice and assigns no homework. I definately recommend this guy to everyone.

Great philosophy teacher, I took Logic and Ethics with him. Very clear, very charasmatic, and very nice.

Extremely fun and intresting teacher. Would recommend him to anyone. There is never a dull moment in his class.

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Tough subject to understand but Dr.Reudin was good at teaching it. He kept it exciteing and you want to go to class because he is so darn cute. I got an a in the class.

Wonderful, kind, and cool.

Amazing teacher, you will be a more well-rounded individual after you finish this class.

I took this class initially to fill 12 hrs because I registered late, but I fell in love with it. I always had a hard time understanding the text when I read it, but when we dicussed it in class, he always explained things clearly. I wish he taught other subjects so I could take more classes from him. He was interesting and unconventional.

Not a class for anyone who is looking for the easy way out. Dr. Ruedin makes you think, makes you laugh, and if you don't try in his class will make you mad. He's hilarious, charming and can I just say- SO SEXY! Put in the effort, read the text, show up for class, and you won't regret it!

He's so funny and yes, sexy..you will enjoy this class and learn alot in the process.

Fun in class yet I had trouble wiht his paper. It is worth a huge portion of the class and very hard.

He is very smart and funny. I really enjoy this class. Him being really good looking just makes it even more enjoyable.

I love you man! Passionate, intelligent, and inspiring. Keep doing what you do!

Went into this class knowing NOTHING about philosophy, came out and now I could teach it!!! LOVE this man!! AMAZING instructor, makes lectures SOO fun and understanding..stopped reading the books because they were confusing, learned the info from him crystal clear. LOVED going to this class, takes hard work, so step up your A game. BEST instructor!

Very interesting and rewarding course. The teacher is eminently approachable, but also very serious about his subject matter. Take good notes, meet him in his office hours when you 're stuck on a paper, and DO NOT ENROLL WITH AN AGENDA OR AN EXPECTATION THAT YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORK. You will get out of this class precisely what you put into it.

I couldn't have asked for a better professor! He kept a class I thought would be boring VERY interesting. Though if you are easily offended I would be cautious as the material stirs people up. You will have to work and READ the books in order to succeed.

amzaing teacher. keeps class interesting and fun...very engaging..but you will have to read and its easier if u dont miss class...this man is SO sexy! i had the biggest crush and still do

This teacher is great, after 3 years of SCCC he is one of the best. Very funny guy, while also makes you think alot. He is very flexable, but you better read the books if you want a easy class the next day. Biggest problem is how difficult it is to get an A. 1 pt = 1% of your final grade.

Awesome professor! The texts are hard for the most part but his delivery makes it understandable. He gives you a list of questions that may be on the exams but he will hold you accountable for your own learning which means he wont hand you the answers if you come to him with little knowledge. Which means you should go to his office to get clarity.

Dr. Ruedin is amazing and makes difficult material easy to understand with an enthusiasm not found in most professors. I always looked forward to attending class and appreciated the comprehensiveness of the selected texts. It was a pleasure to learn from such a gifted mind, and I wish I could take more of his classes.

Best teacher ever. I have now decided to be a philosophy professor and am currently working on reading every philosophy book i can get my hands on. I am transferring to Lindenwood in the fall but am actually gonna come back just to take more classes with him.

Ruedin is a very good at lecturing. He is animated and keeps students engaged. The guidelinnes for the presentation are not clear so it is best to talk to him before you write it up. Also, he is pompus and arrogant. Overall good class but I wouldnt recommend it unless you enjoy reading and being grilled by the instructor.

No offense to the person that commented prior to me, but ethics is philosophy. so of course that what he talks about. thats a horrible reason not to like his class. Plus, can you really blame his attitude...he knows darn well that the majority doesn't care and will never take another philosophy course. he's a good teacher, leave him alone.

This was my second class with Dr R. He is still, in my opinion, the best prof. on campus. The subject matter is advanced, but he makes it discernible and fun. He is dedicated to his students and you can see it in the effort he puts into each lecture. Students should not miss an opportunity to take a course from him.

He is really good but he keeps you on your toes. Read, go to class, ask questions, talk to him personally, and then give it your ALL. This was not the easiest A for me, but it was my best A yet. This class is not for the faint of heart...and when you think you are done reading, READ SOME MORE.

LOVED this professor. I had five classes this semester and his was by far my favorite. He's engaging, funny, and excited about the subject. Yes, the presentation is tough, and he'll keep you on your toes with a lot of in-class questions. But the subject is Philosophy- it's going to be harder to grasp regardless. Take his course if you can!

This man will change your life. He completely confuses you and then finally towards the end philosophy begins to become natural. I really feel like I am able to use what he taught me everyday

One of the best teachers I've had. Engaging and funny, lecture doesn't feel like a lecture. The difficulty of his class forces you to read and study, but is so rewarding. I wear my A as a badge of honor, and am extremely satisfied. What you put in is exactly what you take out. Besides, I now use philosphy in daily life more than any other subject!

Took his 101 class. Without a doubt one of the best teachers at SCC. Its a hard class, but rewarding when you do the readings.

Excellent instructor. This is no easy A, but the lectures are fun, and intellectually stimulating. He really knows his stuff, and he loves the subject matter. Very smart, articulate, and funny.

had this amazing man for ethics & PHL101. lots of reading. can be a rough class if you're a slacker. best professor at SCC in my opinion. it was an honor to learn from him + he always wears rad shoes&cracks funny jokes. his teaching changed my entire view of the world.:P it's really too bad he's married.

An awesome teacher! Not a class for slackers, but if you take good notes, or record lectures you will have no problem passing. A very funny guy, interesting class. He can be a little snobby somethings, but he is a philosophy teacher, what else would you except?

Dr. Ruedin is not nearly as most of these reviews make him out to be. Yes, the class is hard, but DO THE READING and you'll be fine. Also, TAKE NOTES. Seems like a simple concept, taking notes in college, but the majority of people who dropped the class never did.

Professor Ruedin has to be one of the best teachers I have ever had. Philosophy is a difficult subject but he is such an enthusiastic and interactive teacher. He truly loves the subject which makes you love it too! He is my last class of the day when I'm usually tired out and he still manages to keep interested dispite my horrible attention span!

This class was amazing!!! I missed the first three classes and thought I was going to fail, but my midterm grade was an A. You can seriously read or sparknote the books as long as you are interested and are active in class he likes you. He cracks me up he is so funny and his clothes match his personality. It is a great class and he makes it fun.

Dr. Ruedin utilizes technology magnificently. He is by far the most intelligent man I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

As others have said, philosophy is a very hard subject. However, Ruedin makes the subject matter easy to digest and is very enthusiastic. You can tell he really loves philosophy and loves teaching it. Read the books (or even sparknote them) and take notes and you will succeed in his class.

I hated philosophy before this class. The passion that Ruedin has for his study radiates throughout his lessons. I found his energy to be inspiring, and I now enjoy reading philosophy in my free time. Wonderful teacher.

If you have even a passing thought at taking a Philosophy course at SCC, by all means, take this one. Dr. Ruedin is suave in both the teaching and fashion sense, thus learning this courses thought provoking topics becomes a great joy. Give a second thought to the material Dr. Ruedin teaches and you will find yourself cultivating new perspectives.

The best damn teacher I have ever had! He is energetic and passionate. Warning if you are easily offended this is not the teacher for you. I had another teacher for this class but switched it after the first day. The other teacher will put you sleep. Ruedin makes a normally boring class really interesting and engaging. As long as you pay attention

One of the best teachers I've ever had. He is fun and exciting and hilarious. He has a bit of a harsh and sarcastic humor which people misunderstand as "being picked on" when he's just having fun. Philosophy is a hard class but he makes every effort possible to help you understand it and is proud when you do. He is engaging and helpful. Loved him!

Dr. Ruedin was a great teacher for this class. The course material is extremely difficult but I found that I could understand it after his lectures. He's very upbeat and cracks jokes all the time, which make his class fun. He also has a very particular sense of humor. DO NOT take his class if you're easily offended and hate reading lots of books.

Dr. Ruedin is highly knowledgeable in his field and teaches with enthusiasm and clarity. This is not an easy class (lots of reading), but if you DO the reading and pay attention to the class, you will pass. He makes every effort to make certain the student understands the material and really makes things interesting.

Best teacher I've ever had. He's hilarious and excited about what he's teaching you. His sense of humor is highly sarcastic and racy though, so watch out if easily offended.

Great class, lots and lots of reading is the only down side. Text is difficult, but is explained very clearly in class. He uses diagrams to illustrate thoughts and ideas. This class will help your writing and public speaking skills, amongst many more. It is a class that is challenging and has had a major impact on my life.

Took intro to Philosophy. Very enthusiastic teacher. I thought he was hilarious and a great teacher. His tests are just a few, loaded essays questions, but he gives you the possible test questions in advance. I stopped reading midway through the class, but attended every lecture and recieved an A. Not an easy A. Don't miss lecture!

Very interesting teacher. He knows about the topic and is excited about teaching. Not a boring class at all

(I wrote this once before, but somehow it was removed. So I will say it again.) Anyone can learn philosophy, but this class isn't for everyone; neither is majoring in this field. If you don't need a philosophy class to graduate don't take it. Save your time and money and just be happy. Please heed this warning people.

This instructor was completely awesome. You cannot however be a lazy bum in this class you do have to work. As long as you are willing to put the time and effort into the course you should use this instructor for philosophy. He does his best to help you understand the material and you can tel he really cares about his students. This dude is awesome

Amazing professor! His class is tough, you MUST be willing to put in the work. However, it was a great experience and one of the best classes I have ever taken.

Most beneficial class I'd ever taken. He is so easy to approach and has a thorough answer for anything you could throw at him. He's well spoken, sarcastic, funny as hell and unbelievably supportive - if you meet him halfway. There's a lot of reading, but it's for your own good. More professors need to follow his tactics, philosophy has changed me

Very entertaining lecturer. Interesting material. Definitely not a blow off class.

Dr. Ruedin made this class. I actually looked forward to coming- he was hilarious but also went deep into the subject, which made me like philosophy. As long as you come to every class and utilize the timediscussions IN CLASS (Google won't help you later, trust me) you'll get an A. Take good notes! If you're easily offended, don't take him.

Don't go into class thinking that you can just sit around and not participate in discussions. You will. Or he will make you sit there and feel awkward and constantly try to engage you anyways- you might as well jump in. It's worth it and makes the class more interesting.

You are assigned to read multiple books and most of them are really hard to follow. Try anyways- He will go over everything during discussion. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Study groups help- so make some friends. Miss a class and you will miss important info. The only issue I had with his philosophy was that he did not have his own.

Ruedin is a great professor, he gets really into his lectures and will drag you in with his way of words. You must attend class in order to understand the reading. There is only 100 points in the whole class, a paper, midterm, final and participation. Overall I loved his class

Sarcastic. Funny. Very Difficult. Awesome Lectures. I had a 100% attendance and struggled to get a C. When you ask a question, expect a sarcastic answer. His class was fun. Be prepared to be singled out everyday. If your one minute late you are considered absent. Must read the material.

He's amazing, I can't say it enough. He's funny and I love him. I will warn you, do NOT be offended by anything He says. If you have a soft spot about sarcasm and mock humor. Then I will warn you to not take his class. Other than that he is a tough grader, make sure to READ the books and show up to lecture and should pass. Take and enjoy him!

I enjoyed his PHL 101 class so much that I am currently in another one of his classes. He is super funny and a very enjoyable professor. Be sure to show up to class. The study guides he provides have EXACT questions that are on the tests. If you are looking for a blow off, do not take. He is my favorite professor I've ever had.

I love him! He is a tough teacher, but makes the class so enjoyable. Very energetic during lectures, also VERY sarcastic. Not for the easily offended or embarrassed, calls you out in class ALL THE TIME. Taking him again this upcoming semester bc I loved it so much! If you show up after roll call, you're absent. MUST READ BOOKS & be ready for class.

He's able to make you understand some of the hardest texts in history. If I was on my own trying to read philosophy, I'd be in huge trouble.

He's able to make you understand some of the hardest texts in history. If I was on my own trying to read philosophy, I'd be in huge trouble. He's so entertaining to listen to and is a great way to start the day

Makes lectures fun

One of the best teachers I have had. You have to work hard to get an A, but it is worth it

This guy is an amazing teacher. I would take him again. Yes, I failed. He has a lot of reading material. A lot. It is very easy to mix up philosophers not to mention my test anxiety. Two exams and one oral presentation leave for little error. Although, I failed i can clearly understand and apply philosophy to everyday life. Great teacher.

He is probably my favorite professor at scc. I dreaded having to take philosophy but now i look forward to going to his class everyday! He is hilarious and makes it fun and really takes the time to get to know every single one of his students. There are a lot of books but honestly i just read spark notes and went to class and im doing great.

He is simply amazing, extraordinary!

Ruedin was an amazing teacher. All of the negative rating on here are misleading. He expects you to put in college level work. You are graded on on a final, midterm, paper, and participation. This was the first class that I felt was worth my money. He is able to teach complex and heavy books in an understandable way. He is also hilarious.

Don't be confused by the hate! Ruedin is one of my favorite teachers ever. His lectures are amazing; definitely show up. Theres only three grades in the class; midterm, paper, and final. He explains things in great detail, is extremely funny, and has an answer for everything. Read, go over the study guide in great detail, visit his office, easy A.

Focus on taking good notes during his lectures, and try to read as much of the books as you can. There are only four grades for the entire class, so there is not really any room for error.

There are only two downsides to his class You need multiple textbooks (all $25 and under) and he is a tough grader. Other than that Dr Ruedin is super funny and his lectures are actually fun to attend. I knew nothing about ethics when I took this course but he made it very easy to understand. Hes a super nice guy and is willing to work with you.

Changed my life. I can say this confidently, having had him 10 years ago. Ruedin is engaging, but challenging. He wanted us to read, but didnt make us. He made us think, leaving us wanting to read. I have since read more philosophy as an adult than I ever had in any class. With a pencil drop, Ruedin instilled a love of philosophy- beyond romance.

lots of reading from actual books instead of textbooks. every week we were expected to submit answers to questions that weren't graded, and the only three grades came from the midterm, a paper, and the final. the paper was dropped due to COVID but that made it even harder to get a good grade. his lectures are hilarious and stick with you.

There are only a handful of grades that go in the gradebook in this class, so it's stressful because missing only a handful of points can really impact your grade. He does provide a little feedback on the quizzes you take, but none on the midterm or final. The readings are difficult to understand, so I highly recommend watching his lecture videos.

I took Ruedin my first semester fearful that he would be scary based on his reviews, however, I learned so much in his class. Taking him in person is a much better considering he's much more eager to answer questions and ready to talk about philosophy. Only problem is I had 3 grades. 50% for the final, 40% for midterm, 10% for participation.

I took both PHIL101 and Ethics with Ruedin circa 2009. I went on to major in Philosophy and attend law school. He's still the best professor I've taken to this day. He is tough, but he does not expect perfection. He expects you to do the reading, show up for class, and participate. If you do that and make a genuine effort, you will do fine.