Essays on Anscombe's Intention

by Jennifer Hornsby and Frederick Stoutland

Book Overview

G. E. M. Anscombe's Intention, firmly established the philosophy of action as a distinctive field of inquiry. Donald Davidson called this 94-page book "the most important treatment of action since Aristotle." But until quite recently, few scholars recognized the magnitude of Anscombe's philosophical achievement. This collection of ten essays elucidates some of the more challenging aspects of Anscombe's work and affirms her reputation as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674284267
• ISBN13: 9780674284265
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"