Teaching
I have taught a variety of classes including philosophy of law, philosophy and public policy, and ethics. I particularly enjoy helping students appreciate philosophy's importance for legal education and practice. In my teaching I make a point to emphasize areas of overlap between law and ethics, prompting students to consider, among other things: the applicability of moral considerations in legal interpretation, reform, and development, and how understanding law helps us better understand the nature of justice and vice versa. In recognition of my teaching, I received the Tulane University Philosophy Department's Graduate Student Teaching Award. In the Fall 2019 semester, I taught the seminar, "Law, Morality, and Legal Interpretation," at the Tulane Law School.
Quotes From Student Evaluations
Samuel von Pufendorf, Palais Universitaire, Strasbourg, France
Professor Boom was a standout professor in almost every way imaginable. Despite the material being dry, he was enthusiastic and engaging with all of the students. He was able to simplify the material in a way I was able to understand. The was the first philosophy class I have ever taken and in the beginning it was certainly a struggle, however, Professor Boom literally molded me into a philosophy student, constantly challenging me, helping me with papers (he left 40 comments one of my first drafts), and always being available for help or discussion.
Professor Boom is a demanding grader, which is a good thing. He expects you to step up to the challenge of tackling dense, nuanced ideas of jurisprudence. Although it caused me some amount of stress, I can say that I am a better thinker and writer because of his expectations.
It's obvious that Prof. Boom is extremely knowledgeable but it's also become apparent how much he cares about teaching and his students. He's always available and gives more feedback than I've ever gotten from a teacher, making it easier for me to improve and understand what he's looking for.
Professor Boom is a demanding grader, which is a good thing. He expects you to step up to the challenge of tackling dense, nuanced ideas of jurisprudence. Although it caused me some amount of stress, I can say that I am a better thinker and writer because of his expectations.
It's obvious that Prof. Boom is extremely knowledgeable but it's also become apparent how much he cares about teaching and his students. He's always available and gives more feedback than I've ever gotten from a teacher, making it easier for me to improve and understand what he's looking for.