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Anscombe'S Intention: A Guide (Oxford Guides To Philosophy)
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Written Against The Background Of Her Controversial Opposition To The University Of Oxford'S Awarding Of An Honorary Degree To Harry S. Truman, Elizabeth Anscombe'S Intention Laid The Groundwork She Thought Necessary For A Proper Ethical Evaluation Of Actions Like The Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki. The Devoutly Catholic Anscombe Thought That These Actions Made Truman A Murderer, And Thus Unworthy Of The University'S Honorbut That This Verdict Depended On An Understanding Of Intentional Action That Had Been Widely Rejected In Contemporary Moral Philosophy. Intention Was Her Attempt To Work Out That Understanding And Argue For Its Superiority Over A Conception Of Intention As An Inner Mental State.Though Recognized Universally As One Of The Definitive Works In Analytic Philosophy Of Action, Anscombe'S Book Is Often Dismissed As Unsystematic Or Obscure, And Usually Read Through The Lens Of Philosophical Concerns Very Far From Her Own. Schwenkler'S Guide Offers A Careful And Critical Presentation Of Anscombe'S Main Lines Of Argument At A Level Appropriate To Advanced Undergraduates But Also Capable Of Benefiting Specialists In Action Theory, Moral Philosophy, And The History Of Analytic Philosophy. Further, It Situates Intention In A Context That Emphasizes Anscombe'S Debts To Aristotle, Aquinas, And Wittgenstein, And Her Engagement With The Work Of Contemporaries Like Gilbert Ryle And R.M. Hare, Inviting New Avenues Of Engagement With The Ideas Of Historically Important Philosophers.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide'? A: 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' primarily explores the ethical evaluation of actions, particularly in the context of war and moral philosophy. It presents Elizabeth Anscombe's arguments against the justification of actions like the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' is John Schwenkler, who provides a critical presentation of Anscombe's arguments.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: This book is aimed at advanced undergraduates, specialists in action theory, moral philosophy, and those interested in the history of analytic philosophy.
- Q: How many pages does 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' have? A: 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' consists of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' published? A: 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' was published on October 30, 2019.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' provides valuable insights, it is best suited for readers with some background in philosophy, particularly those familiar with analytic philosophy.
- Q: What distinguishes this book from other philosophical texts? A: This book distinguishes itself by offering a careful and critical presentation of Elizabeth Anscombe's ideas, situating them within a broader philosophical context and emphasizing her intellectual influences.
- Q: Does this book include a summary of Anscombe's main arguments? A: Yes, 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' includes a careful presentation of Anscombe's main lines of argument.
- Q: What philosophical influences are discussed in this book? A: 'Anscombe's Intention: A Guide' discusses influences from philosophers such as Aristotle, Aquinas, and Wittgenstein, as well as contemporaries like Gilbert Ryle and R.M. Hare.