Ethics, Religion and Politics: Collected Philosophical Papers, Volume 3 / Edition 1

by G. E. M. Anscombe

Overview

An essential collection of Anscombe's work on ethics and intention

Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe is considered one of analytical philosophy's most prominent figures and a leader in the field of virtue ethics. Ethics, Religion, and Politics: Collected Philosophical Papers, Volume 3, is part of a multi-volume compilation of her work surrounding the philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, philosophy of language, philosophical logic, and ethics. This volume includes selected works relating to consequentialism, intention, and more, providing Ascombe scholars with a high-level view of her evolution of thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780631129424
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/08/1991
Series:	Collected Philosophical Papers of G.E.M. Anscombe
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	831,267
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

G. E. M. Anscombe (1919-2001) read classics and philosophy at St Hugh's College, Oxford from 1937 to 1941 in which year she married the philosopher Peter Geach. She subsequently researched in philosophy at Newnham College, Cambridge where she became a student and friend of Ludwig Wittgenstein. She's considered one of analytical philosophy's most prominent figures and a leader in the field of virtue ethics.