Bob makes me want to be a philosophy teacher

Scary!!!!!!!!!!

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Charming,intellegent,well-spoken..super-sexy in my opinion as well.

sponge-worthy and fascinating

Easy if you got to class and follow instructions. Very helpful and fair grading

hardmarker! good teacher, sweats lots, kinda a jerk but will help u understand.

makes you work hard. but you learn

An inspiring man. Truly authoritative.

So passionate, he made Neitzsche exiting. a poetic lecturer.

incredibly smart, not too pompous, good sense of humour.

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As long as you recite everything he says in class you'll do great. He's a very interesting teacher.

He explains concepts very well. He does expect very good writing in his classes. He is very fair to all students. He will help any student who asks. He is more interested in the student learning than he is grades.

An excellent prof that gives equal chances to all. He gives learning key importance rather than the grades. Never says no to a student in need.

Ignore what other people say. This guy is awesome. He is very involved in his discussions and explains with great clarity. But is a hard marker.

If I were guaranteed an F in this course,I'd still take it because of the profound & disruptive way it has jarred me out of the ordinary. Bob is an oft-grumpy genius who stealthily provides free logotherapy as he lectures. Thank-you, Dr.Nicholls :)

he's an AWESOME teacher!!!

I love Bob! I agree with the other comment don't listen to other people this teacher is brilliant and he's only sarcastic to people that act like idiots. *Cheers*

Slaps people around with his PhD. Didn't get any papers marked by drop date, failed six people. Take his class at your own risk. Very arrogant.

hard grader expect to work and to understand. he will help you if you need it, he is understanding as long as you are there to learn

Absolutely the most brilliant teacher I have ever met. I feel sorry for those who don't experience Dr. Nicholls. He will change your entire way of looking at life.

This instructor is thoughtful and insightful.

He is amazing at getting you to question the "obvious" and think about the maybe-frightening truths about yourself and life and people in general. Tough marker, but only because our generation was taught so poorly in English during the early ye

Besides his endless sweater vest wardrobe, and the constant use of the phrase "Oh i dont know" ... he is a great teacher. Marks really really hard, but for good reasons. Dont talk back or act real smart, he'll catch you on it and make you look l

My favourite teacher ever. He is brilliant. Beware: he will make you either work or drop out, he may call you stupid (not in so many words), and he has an arrogant swagger about him. He is the most fair and intelligent prof I've had.

Anyone who contends that Nicholls tries to employ fear or humiliation in his classes is obviously not much of a contender, and therefore, will probably not be much of a contender in life. Suck it up! Good marker, Fair, Awesome Teacher, highly recomm.

Has the best lectures ever!! Straight forward, and to the point, is a fair marker, you have to put your time in to get a good mark - if he sees overall effort and improvement at the end of the semester, he'll grade you accordingly.

He's easy if you make sure you understand the work, and is a pretty fair marker!

His lectures are extremely interesting, yet you might want to think twice before taking his class, unless you got proficient essay skills. He is a really hard marker.

Nicholls is a good teacher who involves the class, and ensures that everyone understands before he moves on.

Man, my very first impression of him was when he told me that I "would have to dine elsewhere" when I tried to pull out my lunch. The initial intimidation gives way to an intense interest in the material he teaches, which is great. Gives fantastic comments on returned essays; incredibly helpful.

He's a very interesting person and makes sure that you understand the material. You just have to make sure you work hard. He's also extremely charming and his smile lights up the room!

Excellent instrucor! Has a strong passion for his work and this is evident in the high standard inwhich he teaches. He is fair and brings social justice to class. If you are a serious learner, then take one of his classes. He is highly intelligent, knows the subject material well, excellent within his lectures. How he teaches demonstrates true

Probably one of my favorite teachers to hear speak, but he does have very high standards. i liked his sense of humor, he would basicly make fun of us to amuse himself.. 1/2 way through the course i was scared that i shouldn't have taken it, but I'm glad i did because I've used what he taught me in almost every class since. got a B trying hard.

If you have no interest in philosophy and are not prepared to work hard for your grade - do not take his course. With that said, he is a very interesting individual, who is passionate about what he teaches. You CAN do well in his course, you just have to put effort into it, and actually be interested in the suject.

An overall WONDERFUL teacher.

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VERY difficult marker, making it difficult to keep oneself motivated to do all 3 assignments. And if you don't do all 3, you fail the entire course. He's a really nice person, and aims to help students do well, though could do to be a little kinder in the marking.

I think hes pretty dope

Really awesome prof! Really fruitful lectures! Challenges you! He wrote textbook for Critical Thinking course - really helpful! Entertaining also!

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Best teacher ever.

Excellent mant to learn philosophy from. You have to be good at essay writing and do all the reading though, but he lets you decide whether the tests are in class or take home.

He is intresting but a very hard marker

I am stunned at the criticism of Bob I've seen here. Almost to a point, the people bashing him for being unclear, having "gramatical/grammer" errors, and being mean can't express themselves remotely coherently. He's right to insult such people. Bob is by far the best professor I've had at Douglas.

Very smart man. Despite other comments I've seen here I have to say he is willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt in arguments so long as they are able to support their opinions with proper evidences. He was very clear and understandable and always willing to answer questions.

Overall pretty good teacher. Helpful if you're willing to get help. Scares you at first, with some comments and such, but is a good teacher. Content is fairly reasonable. Good class to take if you need a transfer credit for PHIL

Can succeed if you attend all classes, read the course text thoroughly (highlighting and making lots of side notes) and do all of the assignments. He works you hard and seems initmidating but he's actually helpful and understanding, as long as you are putting in effort.

Just the best. Took 3 courses with him. Would take more if I were still at Douglas. My favorite prof ever.

Bob's great! I learned a lot in his class. In addition to being an insightful prof, he makes hilarious remarks. :) Just pay attention when he's lecturing, read the texts, and you'll do well on tests. Essays are challenging but he gives detailed guidelines on what he wants. Basically, do what he requires of you, and you'll survive!

Hands down one of the best profs I have ever had. If you interact with him in an intelligent manner, you will get along great in his class. He doesn't take any crap, so follow his guidelines to the T (do the reading, format your essays properly). If you put the effort in, his courses will be the best you take in your post secondary career.

Tries to be intimidating but is actually a really nice guy! He really knows his stuff. Read his textbook before the lectures and it will be easier to understand! I admit, I did not like him at first but now I'd definitely take another class with him!

Loved him. Very interesting lectures. Would love to take his class again.

First and foremost, he has very difficult essays. Expect a terrible grade. The tests are significantly easier and you will be good as long as you payed attention in class or read the books. He will help you if you ask so dont be worried about that. If you want a high grade, take it with someone else. If you want to truly learn I, he is the best one

This class is for philosophy savvy people. If you don't know how to write a paper properly, and have no interest in phil, do not take his classes. Many people complain about his hard marking, but in reality it isn't his job to teach you how to write a decent paper. Great prof, funny, knows his stuff. If you're serious about phil, take his class!

Not as tough as people say. Not an "easy" marker, but you NEED to listen to his explicit instructions. He spells it out for you, literally. He is a bit arrogant but funny, and tries to help you succeed. Honestly, I put "decent" effort into my essays and still aced both of them. People who failed were lazy and expected to get A's for nothing.

Bob is a great teacher. He's passionate and engaging in lectures and discussions. He's fun and funny, but still serious. He's provocative and inspirational. I always look forward to his classes and I'd take them again anytime! He's the real deal! A true philosopher.

If you're not serious about philosophy, go somewhere else. Bob is one of the coolest legitimate philosophers around. He takes philosophy seriously, but he's funny and if you get to know him he's got a great sense of humor. His lectures feel like I'm listening to Socrates himself. He challenges you to actually learn and work hard. Bob is a true gem!

Bob as a fantastic lecturer if you are interested in continental philosophy. He expects students to be able to write at a certain caliber, which many will find difficult to meet. This is not a course, or prof., to be choosen by those who seek an easy A.

Bob is one of the best Phil profs around. He's a fantastic lecturer, very knowledgable on what he teaches, and is willing to help more than any other. Listen to Bob and you will learn not only philosophy, but how to write papers as well. Bob is NOT a teacher for complacent students. You need to work hard, be interested, and participate.

Amazing prof! No lip service to learning! The real deal. I've learned more from him than from all of my past professors combined! If you want to learn, he's your man!

Bob is one of the most influential humans in my life. Hes a modern day Socrates. Work hard & youll learn a lifetime worth of wisdom. If you get to know him, hes brilliant, funny, passionate, and caring. Bob is like an intellectual widwife hes cultivated my mind and drawn out my potential, leading me towards deep self-actualization and growth!

You can't, and certainly shouldn't, expect to get a good result out of mediocre effort. For some asinine reason the school system both pre and post secondary often seems to allow students to do this. That said, that won't stand with Bob. He gives you every little thing you need to succeed. If you listen, care and try you will not be let down.10/10

Bob is the best thing that can happen to any of you if you are truly willing to learn. He is fair and will give you everything you need to succeed; you will get the best feedback, environment, and knowledge possible. That being said, don't take him if you are not willing to open the books and to do the readings, don't waste your and his time.

Bob has been one of the most influential figures in my life. Im eternally grateful for the opportunity to have been one of his students. If youre committed to education, hell teach and transform your mind. Get to know him hes passionate, caring, funny, and extremely intelligent. Hes helped birth a new me. Truly legendary! Thank you, Bob.

Bob inspires past students and faculty alike. His knowledge of philosophy is incredible and Douglas is lucky to have him. Bob may seem tough at first, but is one of the best phil lecturers in BC. If you let him, he will show you how to write better than any undergrad at SFU, UBC, etc. A huge asset if you continue on in academia.

Bob is the BEST prof around!! Do not listen to the naysayers! Extremely knowledgeable and puts an enormous amount of effort into the marking. Philosophy is the basis of all disciplines. Those who mock no nothing about it.