Philippa Foot (1920-2010) is widely regarded as one of the most
important Anglophone moral philosophers of the 20th century. She
pioneered a distinctive approach to philosophical treatment of
ethics using the tools of analytic philosophy. She defended the
objectivity of moral judgment and took controversial positions on
abortion and euthanasia. She was also a leading figure behind the
revival of Aristotelian virtue ethics in contemporary philosophy.
This book represents the first comprehensive and accessible
introduction to Foot's work. It offers a complete chronological and
thematic overview, emphasising the role Foot played in the
development of contemporary virtue ethics. It situates her thought
in the context of the historical development of analytic moral
philosophy and discusses the various objections to her views.
Foot's writings take the form of essays that take up small problems
within moral philosophy. Yet John Hacker-Wright argues that there
is nevertheless a coherent, systematic moral perspective throughout
Foot's work that she does not make fully explicit. This is the
ideal introduction for students seeking a synthetic grasp of Foot's
moral vision.
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