Philosophy has been one of my favorite subjects throughout my Gustavus career. I believe I have taken 8 or so
philosophy courses, a number that exceeds the necessary amount for my minor. I enjoy the material covered in philosophy, but I also think a major reason why I enjoy these classes is because the philosophy department has such strong professors.
One such professor is Dr. Doug Huff. Doug teaches a variety of course at Gustavus, including Ancient Philosophy, Existentialism, and the Philosophy of Religion. On occasion, he leads a semester abroad program in India for Gustavus students. Doug is also and impressive playwright and has taught several J-term classes on playwriting.
Doug is among the most popular professors for students. He is absolutely loved. He usually gives informal lectures, during which he makes sure to include a fair amount of humor and interesting stories. This method keeps students interested, and it is always a pleasure to attend Doug’s class.
Doug also does a fantastic job making ancient philosophical works pertinent to college students. For example, this last week we discussed Plato’s Symposium, and I learned a great deal about love, which is obviously important to college students in some form or another.
Doug’s classes definitely fall in to the category of ‘must takes’ during a college career and Gustavus. He is a special professor and a joy to listen to in class.