Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Anscombe's Intention
Published on 31. July 2017
216 pages
978-1-317-30928-4 (ISBN)
Description
G. E. M. Anscombe's Intention is a classic of twentieth-century philosophy. The work has been enormously influential despite being a dense and largely misunderstood text. It is a standard reference point for anyone engaging with philosophy of action and philosophy of psychology.
In this Routledge Philosophy GuideBook, Rachael Wiseman:
situates Intention in relation to Anscombe's moral philosophy and philosophy of mind
considers the influence of Aquinas, Aristotle, Frege, and Wittgenstein on the method and content of Intention
adopts a structure for assessing the text that shows how Anscombe unifies the three aspects of the concept of intention
considers the influence and implications of the piece whilst distinguishing it from subsequent work in the philosophy of action
Ideal for anyone wanting to understand and gain a perspective on Elizabeth Anscombe's seminal work, this guide is an essential introduction, useful in the study of the philosophy of action, ethics, philosophy of psychology and related areas.
In this Routledge Philosophy GuideBook, Rachael Wiseman:
situates Intention in relation to Anscombe's moral philosophy and philosophy of mind
considers the influence of Aquinas, Aristotle, Frege, and Wittgenstein on the method and content of Intention
adopts a structure for assessing the text that shows how Anscombe unifies the three aspects of the concept of intention
considers the influence and implications of the piece whilst distinguishing it from subsequent work in the philosophy of action
Ideal for anyone wanting to understand and gain a perspective on Elizabeth Anscombe's seminal work, this guide is an essential introduction, useful in the study of the philosophy of action, ethics, philosophy of psychology and related areas.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is clearly, beautifully, and thoroughly organized. The content is exciting and offers a thoughtful and compelling reading of Anscombe's Intention.'Candace Vogler, University of Chicago, USA
'This superb Guidebook is an essential companion for anyone trying to understand Anscombe's brilliant but somewhat elusive book. It enables the reader to see the unity in what can seem a rather disparate work, in ways that students and professional philosophers alike will find eye opening.'
Adrian Haddock, University of Stirling, UK
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
0,87 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-30928-4 (9781317309284)
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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Anscombe's Intention
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03/2016
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Person
Rachael Wiseman is Addison Wheeler Research Fellow at Durham University, UK
Content
1. Background: Intention in context
2. Three aspects of the concept of intention
3. (1) Expressions of intention
4. (2) Intentional action
5. (3) Intention with which
6. The unification of the concept of intention
7. The influence of Intention in the philosophy of action
8. The implications of Intention: moral philosophy, philosophy of psychology & the self
2. Three aspects of the concept of intention
3. (1) Expressions of intention
4. (2) Intentional action
5. (3) Intention with which
6. The unification of the concept of intention
7. The influence of Intention in the philosophy of action
8. The implications of Intention: moral philosophy, philosophy of psychology & the self
