Brown is a philosopher-GOD. Any morons who trash him have garbage for brains! He is wiser and deeper than the mountains of Montana.

If you're not up for a challenge, go somewhere else. If you are interested in being pushed to be a better thinker, stick around. Brown's tough but quite good - ask students who care about more than just completing the core. He really isn't all THAT hard.

Dog all you want on Brown, he's a fantastic teacher, he is an actual teacher, something hard to find nowadays. You will definitiely learn in his class but some work and effort will be involved.

If you want an easy class, don't take Dr. Brown. However, I learned a lot in his class and I have found it to be very helpful in other parts of my life. In the long run, it is an excellent class to take.

If you are a philosophy major then you need to take Brown. The class is tough but I actually learned a lot. My advice is to meet with him and get to know him. He is extremely helpful and wont let you fail if you make an effort to work with him.

HE ROCKS

Brown was one of the only two actual educators I've had at Creighton University. All other professors teach in the sense that they give information to be regurgitated. Brown encouraced and required independent thinking...the world needs more Browns.

If you're thinking about becoming a PHL major, take him. If not, don't waste his or your fellow students' time. If you take him once, then you should take Metaphysics and P. of Mind or Ind. Readings w/ him as well.

This rugged Montana sage will take your mind on an intense, philosophic journey while mesmerising you with his lumberjack good looks.

Brown's assignments aren't difficult, but the class requires a large amount of originality and aptitude. If you want to learn about Philosophy, Brown is your man. He is a once-in-a-lifetime prof; every student should be required to take him. REAL philosophy.

He won't coddle you and he definately makes you think. If you think that he's a jerk than you're too sensative and probably need his class that much more. Remember, he is trying to teach you to think philosophically, not make you feel good. Everyone should take him or a prof like him.

Dr. Michael Brown will embarass you, humiliate you, and bring you to an understanding of how little rational thought you've ever engaged in before. PHL320 was the most amazing class I've ever taken. Every student at this university should be forced to take him once. He'll chisel you out of steel.

Brown may be tough, but you benefit from it in the end! If you're as enthusiastic as I was about Philosophy and argument, you'll love his class. Brown is intriguing and challenging, but try not to place too much importance on his personal views. He tends to be very frank, especially when he's talking about current events or politics.

If you think Brown is a "jerk" or "condescending," you've got the mental stability of a four-year-old.

He's great! He's a little scary but definately keeps us entertained. He is also extremely smart and passionate about philosophy. I enjoy this class.

"The unexamined life is not worth living," Socrates said, and I believe that. Dr. Brown's class is tough at first because you are thrown into the pool without any prior experience in swimming. REMEMBER: DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Create study groups! Be open and optimistic. You will learn a lot from this course with the right attitude and commitment.

hes hard, but funny. he came into my sandwich shop every day during the summer and never remembered meeting me though (sigh...)

Yes, he is intense. If you do not take your education seriously, then why are you in college? 20,000 dollars a year burning a hole in your pants? This class is open to all ideas, just be ready to back them up. This was one of my favorite classes at CU and I would highly recomend it to anyone. He is not elitist. He does CHALLENGE you to think.

Brown is the best at the Socratic method - which not everyone will appreciate. He challenges the class with questions. If someone answers, he refutes them, sometimes harshly. Finally no one wants to answer. We're not used to the method and take it personally. Don't. Brown will MAKE you think. Philosophy will MAKE you think. You'll be better for it.

Did Brown make me cry? Yes, but I came out a better person at the end of the class for it. He's frustrating to those that can't follow his rapid fire logic, but he is willing to sit down and help EVERYONE who chooses to come to him. He grades hard and grills harder, but even his kids have to back up going to the movies with logical argument.

Ethics, Stands apart as one my favorite profs at CU. He had me laughing every day. Something about yelling points and challenging stupid answers from folks just made my day. I looked forward to this class more than any other.(Chem major here) If you have a brain, take him. Class is all discussion and goes toward the truth, not mind slavery A+ IMB

One of my favorite profs at CU. Brown's method is what? Unusual. And hard. But it works. Plus, he's one of just a few profs here willing to shoot down students when they say something stupid. Take him if you dare, and only if you're willing to think a little.

If you want a professor to hold your hand, talk slowly, and treat you like some coddled private college ninny, then don't take a class with Brown. I have taken no less than five of his classes and I would compare his teaching style to that of a P.E. coach. So, if you're a big blob of oversensitive jello, stay away.

brown is hilarious.

Brown is a philosopher. Iff you would like to learn philosophy take Brown. If you just want to learn about philosophy go ahead and take another teacher.

Dr. Brown is a good professor. He isn't ever overly mean, you just can't be too sensitive. If he calls you out on something, he does so only to help you learn. He will make you think and really consider the material. It's not even a lot of work, you just have to CARE.

If you're in his class, hang on. I didn't like his class until I was three weeks into it. He's a funny guy and he's not half as bad as from what I hear. His quizzes and exams were straightforward and not that difficult as long as I read the chapters 3-5 times. Don't bs. That's all. Great class.

I took a metaphysics class and a philosophy of the mind class from Dr. Brown many years ago. He is a true philsopher, he questions everything, with wit, with intellectual passion, and with a penchant for perfection (which some of you mistake for "arrogance"). I will never forget this man. He is a misunderstood genius and a true scholar...a gem!

It was an awesome class and arguing about any point gets you an A for participation. Tests aren't too bad as long as you copy whats on the board and read the book.

Dr. Brown's class is not difficult as long as you understand the material and he goes over it several times. He is not as bad as everyone is claiming him to be. He is a good professor and maybe shouldn't be teaching a lower level philosophy class. I personally really liked him and it's definitley worth your money to take this class.

Brown is a sweet man, you must look beyond the "know it all" exterior-give him a chance, and truly listen to what he says and it might change your outlook on so many things. Do all the readings on time and pay attention in class and you should be good. He is not the most organized person in the world, but he really knows what he is talking about-

Professor Brown is the kind of professor you take if you're serious about being a philosophy major. He will challenge and enlighten those interested in philosophy more than most professors in the department, but if your goal for his class is to remain passive in the learning process and skate by, you probably won't enjoy his class.

Brown is a difficult teacher, there's now doubt about that. But if you put effort into his class you will learn more about Philosophy and yourself than you'd expect. He doesn't spoon feed you any information, he makes sure you learn for yourself. I only recommend him to hard workers that will put in the effort to succeed

BEST TEACHER I had at Creighton. Knows his stuff and will dramatically change the way you think. Take advantage of office hours to talk with him in person and let him know you are making an effort to understand. He is extremely helpful and giving to his students. Sublime guy. Wish I had taken more classes from him.

Dr. Brown inspired me to become a philosophy minor. Most people dont get Dr. Brown because theyre not used to opening their minds to new ways of thinking. If youre just looking to satisfy the core, this is probably not the class for you, but if youre willing to engage the material, you will love Dr. Brown.

I took his intro to philosophy class, metaphysics, and epistemology classes in 1991 and 1992. What I learned from Professor Brown comprise some of the most thought provoking and treasured lessons I took away from college. Even after all of these years I still reflect back on the material. I agree with the other reviewer. He is truly a gem.

Dr Brown had one of the few classes that I actually enjoyed going to. Sure, it was difficult to wrap my head around some of the topics, and if you want an easier class, then do what you can to get something easier. But if you want a really fascinating class, a true introduction to what philosophy is like with above-the-average content, take Brown.

My fave prof of all time so far. he is an amazing mind and you can see it working as he goes about the lecture. he knows more about philosophy than any of the other professors and the class dips into REAL philisophical discussion. if your looking for an easy class go away this is for people that want to open their minds Go in for office hours

His tests where hard but he graded on knowledge of the subject rather than the people or spelling, which was nice. Also helped us recreate a syllabus and grading system that worked better for our class. He's hard to follow at times but as long as you do the readings and understand them, this class can be passed easily.

Dr. Brown is a phenomenal teacher. If you are willing to put the work in, you will find yourself learning about the world in a way you never expected.