Why is it that when the teacher is hard that is the worst? He is a fair grader, probably the most fair I have come across. YOu get what you deserve and that says a lot. So if you failed then it was your own fault. He does lecture a lot.

This class was okay.. you can go both ways, depending on the work you do. If you do the one page papers he gives out every week and do poorly on his exams, you can still pass. The exams weren't that hard, but he does tend to bore you to sleep.

Difficult subject matter presented in a logical fashion. Lectures are long and sometimes unengaging. Very clear about what is expected of you as a student. Available for one on one when needed.

He will bore you to tears, but he is a good professor. He is helpful and friendly.

The class itself was boring because he lectures throughout the whole class period. However, the assigments and the exams are easy.

Oh my god!!!! He is soooooooo boring, i luv phil but he needs to rethink his strategy in regards to teaching as a whole. The material is cool but since he is soooo boring the class just drags on and on and on and on!!!!!!!

He lectures a lot but I think hes a good teacher. If you can find a way to pay attention its not that bad. Do the papers and you'll be fine. Participate in discussions for a better grade.

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He's not THAT bad. Yes, his voice is odd, and will cause you to drift off. He's very structured (he's like 85 years old)&if you ask a question at the wrong time he'll blow you off, but it's funny.If ur a major, there's no avoiding him, he's everywhere....

Easy teacher. He IS boring, but so what..deal with it. Just do the readings (very little reading...could get away with just reading the intro to the readings and taking notes in class). Easy assignments and very fair exams.

Only boring if your not into it. He explains concepts as best as he can, and is in fact a good teacher. He is supposed to refute your answers, he is a philosophy teacher people! Havent you learned anything from Socrates? Easy going class, interesting conversations

He's not a bad teacher, he knows his stuff... But the man is the most boring dude i have ever met. His exams are not hard, unless you sleep in every class (i slept in a few thou) If you're takin this class only cuz you have to, but u r not interested in Phil. Don't take him, he'll bore u to death!

Dr. Garrett is an old school philosophy professor who wants to hear that you know the concepts and ideas of the people he's teaching and not so much what you have to say. Once you get that, you'll do fine in his class.

Mr. Garrett is a pretty easy teacher, but he has no personality. He does everything like a robot. But overall, easy class.

Garrett is quite boring, but he's a good professor because he is clear with what he says. His test are short answers and an essay; both the midterm and final were easy. Also, there are 12 short assignments- you only have to do 10.

Dr. Garrett is a great professor. I think that students think he's boring bc of his monotonous style, but his mind is quite acute. He helps the beginning student learn the nuances of philosophical inquiry, and he wants the best from the students who actually give a damn. I credit him for much of my love of philosophy. Garrett, play on, player!

I took Dr. Garrett for a few philosophy classes some years ago. He was an excellent professor. He prepared me well for graduate school. If you are interested in learning, take him. If you are interested in floating through college without learning anything, then go ahead and listen to the other stupid posts that criticize him.

I am a philosophy major. He is one of my favorite philosophy professors. He is extremely knowledgeable and does not dumb down the material in any way. Rather he does a very thorough job of explaining the relevant issues and arguments and tries to ensure that everyone understands him. If you are truly interested in the course material take him!

Prof. Garrett is a nice guy, he can get pretty boring at times because his voice is very monotone. He explains material thoroughly during lectures and is easy if you pay attention. 7 one page homework assignments, Midterm, final, each worth 25 % of grade plus another 25% for attendance. Easy A if you read and pay attention.

extremely boring. gives one page papers on the reading due the following week. the readings are extremely short, like 2-5 pages. monotone voice and never gives a chance for students to speak. he talks the whole entire time. and he takes attendance every class. other than that, easy A. midterm and final only, no other tests/quizzes

Interesting class. 2 papers and 2 tests. Participating will help your grade, but not participating won't hurt it. I think he really is interested in hearing student's ideas even if sometimes it doesn't seem like it. If you pay attention, you'll do well.

nice guy. extreamly boring hard not to fall asleep. recommended speaking up and sitting infront to stay awake. have 10 sort essays(1 page) read from the book before everyclass. midterm and final are not accumulative. as long as u listen during class exams are easy. allowed to miss 2 classes and be late 2xs. pretty interesting if u get involved

Prof. Garrett is really really boring. I have learned to sleep with my eyes open. However, he is a nice guy and a really easy grader. 2 papers, a midterm and a final. Try to participate, although it may sometimes be impossible since he tends to shut everyone down in a heartbeat. Slightly sarcastic. However, grade is not based on participation. :/

Some of the other comments are a bit too harsh. If you hate philosophy or learning in general, it is not his fault. If you are actually interested in receiving an education, he teaches the content very well, and he is a very nice man. The class is rather easy and there are often class discussions.

The final grade is 25% attendance, 25% homework, 25% mid-term, 25% final. Each week you have to read about 2-8 pages and write a short one page paper about. There are ten papers in total to write, but you are allowed to miss three without penalty.

Garrett's class is not boring. There are intereactive class discussions, unlike most other classes which simply are just passive notetaking.

If you care about drinking, partying, and sleeping in rather than a serious education, it is understandable why you would not like Garrett. He does not modify his teaching to accommodate philistines. If you are interested in a serious education, you can learn a lot from him. He is a very nice man.

Not boring IF you are into the material (if philosophy is not your thing, avoid him). 2 tests, 2 papers, each worth 25% of the final grade. Graded fairly and provided good feedback. Encourages class discussion and boosts your grade if you talk. Focus more on the lectures than the materials (reading DOES help): that is what the tests are based on.

He gives 10 papers in which you only need to do 7 of them. If you do more he will drop the lowest grade per extra paper you do. However, you need to read the chapter and use quotes from it in order to get credit. He ALWAYS takes attendance so make sure you don't skip. His lectures are long but if you take notes you'll pass with at least a B.

Professor Garrett is a great guy. His lectures are sometimes dry but if you're interested in the material they're alright. Also a very easy grader

He is a very boring, professor who only speaks in monotone, but he is easy. He gives 10 essays (1 page long), and drops 3 lowest, easy grader. You must go to class and TAKE NOTES in order to pass. He gives 2 exams, both which are based on the notes taken down in class. if you do take this class take notes and do the essays you will pass