Paul Woodruff - University of Texas at Austin

Professor: Paul Woodruff
Department: Philosophy
College: University of Texas at Austin
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PHL610
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Alright lecturer. Tends to ramble a lot so it's unclear what we need to know, but he is trying powerpoint lectures next semester so it might get more understandable. Navigations are timed group projects, so depends on if your group read the material. Gives extra credit and he/TA are nice graders, They give good comments about essay topics.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PHL610
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Woodruff is an absolute gem, and I consider myself extremely lucky to have taken his class. He truly cares about the material and his students; if you have the opportunity to take a class with him, do it.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the most inspiring people I have ever met. Intelligent and down to earth and really really sweet. Take his class! You will not regret it!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Woodruff is a legend. The class does have reading, 2 midterms, and some essays, but nothing too difficult since he will give you great feedback for your writing and reviews for the midterms. Also, he is the sweetest, most interesting professor ever! Great stories and a class that's actually so interesting
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: TC303
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Woodruff is an all around God. He has interesting stories and is constantly receiving awards and recognitions. The class is not that difficult and you receive feedback on all your essays before you turn them in. There is an inhuman amount of reading however, and there is a midterm and a final, so you do have to actually read.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing professor. Truly cares for his students and really inspirational! Would definitely take him again if I could.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul is an amazing man. There's a lot of reading, but it's all interesting. He's funny, interesting, and interested in the development of his students. Downsides: a lot depends on your TA, and there are many small assignments that are difficult to keep up with. Regardless, I would definitely recommend his class! Paul Bill Nye of Philosophy
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Woodruff is a witty, energetic old-timer. He's mostly a graduate professor, so this was kind of tricky. TA discussion sections were kind of annoying, and there were so many little grades that you have to earn, but there is some bonus near the end of the semester that helped my class a lot.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PHL610
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Paul was one of the absolute best professors I ever had. He thinks about and feels the experience of life deeply. Having him as your instructor is a privilege.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazingly sweet professor. Cares about his subject as much as he cares about his students. Vey inspirational.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Woodruff is quite possibly the sweetest and most intelligent man alive. He really cares about everyone's wellbeing above his own and he honestly inspires me to be a better person. If you have the chance to take a class of his, DO IT. Don't miss out on the man, the myth, the legend that is Paul Woodruff. I love that man.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are sort of vague and the reading can get boring, but the applications of the course to real problems like tyranny and such are pretty intriguing. If you're a decent writer and can read sparknotes, it won't be too tough of a course. Woodruff is somewhat tough, but the grades I've gotten have been good bc there are lots of easy assignment
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: UGS303
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Woodruff is great. He's interesting, sweet, respectful, and funny. I wish all professors were more like him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: TC603B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is amazing!! He is very interested in his students' progress and concerned about the well being of his students in general. In addition to being perhaps the smartest man alive, he is a great cook. We had dinner and play readings at his house often. Amazing class, amazing teacher, anyone would be luck to have him.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PHILOFBEAUTY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
gave one an "A" if one made an A on any test. Studied like a dog, aced first test, enjoyed the semester immensely, pressure free, went to a museum for him, saw him at a museum, he liked creative thought, and was interested in our questions - in 1978! Said his parents never had TV, great man, I hope he is doing well
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: P2PHIL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Just amazing.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PHL610
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His class was one of the most inspiring classes I took at UT, and he is one of the most interesting people I've ever met.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PHL356
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took Classic Greek Phil back in 1999, great course, hard readings. We went to Paul Woodruff's house and read a play, that was awesome for a big school like Texas! Take one of his classes when you get a chance. -WC
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sweet tempered, quick witted, dryly humorous, gentle in correction and lucid always, Prof. Woodruff thinks like an angel, teaches like a dream, and sails into the empyrean on God's etherial wings. Lay down your nets, be blessed, and follow.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PHL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very understanding, helpful, great prof. Any student would be lucky to get into his classes.
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