“Don’t Panic” Logic & Philosophy College Instructor, 17yrs experience.

Beth A.

I know Logic can be hard, but my class motto is: “Don’t Panic.” With 17 years of experience teaching Philosophy, Logic is one of my specialties. One of my greatest strengths is being able to explain logical rules and concepts in a variety of creative ways, which helps students truly understand the material—no matter their learning style. My teaching style is informal, and student-focused; I especially enjoy one-on-one lessons where I can pinpoint where someone is getting stuck and then find alternative and inventive explanations to fit with the particular concepts they are finding challenging.

I know Logic can feel confusing, dry, or even frustrating at times. But after teaching college-level Logic classes more than 40 times, I’ve developed a toolbox of different approaches to make complex ideas clearer, more approachable, and even enjoyable. I can turn what feels like decoding a foreign language into something more like solving a set of satisfying puzzles. *Below is a list of key topics commonly covered in Intro to Logic courses that I am highly proficient in and which I can help you understand.*

I earned my Master’s degree in Philosophy in 2005 from Marquette University and am currently completing my PhD at the University of Minnesota. I have taught a wide range of philosophy courses at several colleges and universities, including Ethical Theory, Applied Ethics, Contemporary Ethical Problems, Intro to Philosophy, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ancient and Modern Philosophy, Health Care Ethics, Argumentation and Persuasive Writing, and Logic.