Alumni

"It really is an incredible feeling to apply the skills I cultivated during my time at Sewanee to my law school classes." (Went on to law school at the University of Memphis.)

"Quite simply, I think I've learned how to think from being a philosophy major." (Went on to pursue a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Yale University.)

"The philosophy major at Sewanee prepares you to do anything in life, wherever your interests may lead you." (Went on to pursue a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.)

"Training in philosophy has helped me to make decisions for my life that correspond to my moral and spiritual ideals." (Went on to run a non-profit theater company in Ireland.)

"Having gone through the rigor of the philosophy major at Sewanee, I am happy to say that I can now read and write about anything." (Went on to law school.)

"Philosophy is an excellent preparation for legal studies because it teaches you critical thinking, logical analysis and the art of persuasive argument. For this same reason, it is an excellent preparation for anything that requires thought or expression." (Went on to law school.)