ABSTRACT

G. E. M. Anscombe (1919–2001) is one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century. Known primarily for influencing research in action theory and moral philosophy, her work also has relevance in the study of metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, and politics.

The Anscombean Mind provides a comprehensive survey of Anscombe’s thought, not only placing it in its historical context but also exploring its enduring significance in contemporary debates. Divided into three clear parts, twenty-three chapters by an international array of contributors address the following themes:

  • ancient philosophy
  • metaphysics
  • mind and language
  • Wittgenstein
  • action and ethics
  • politics
  • religion and faith.

The Anscombean Mind is an indispensable resource for anyone studying and researching action theory, ethics, moral philosophy, Wittgenstein, twentieth-century philosophy, and Anscombe herself.

chapter |13 pages

Introduction

part 1|108 pages

From Parmenides to Wittgenstein

chapter 3|22 pages

The enigma of existence

Russellm? Kantfrege? Anscombe

chapter 5|25 pages

Anscombe on Wittgenstein's On Certainty

Linguistic idealism, world-pictures and scepticism

part 2|166 pages

Metaphysics and the philosophy of mind

chapter 8|13 pages

Metaphysics and modals

part 3|225 pages

Ethics, religion, and politics

chapter 17|22 pages

Human action

chapter 18|56 pages

The elusiveness of the voluntary

Anscombe and the problem of human agency

chapter 19|17 pages

Sensation in Intention

chapter 20|14 pages

Justice in criminal trials