John HackerWright
Philippa Foot's Moral Thought
- ISBN 13:
- 9781441191847
- author:
- John HackerWright
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Philippa Foot's Moral Thought by John Hacker-Wright provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to her influential work in moral philosophy. This book offers a chronological and thematic overview of Foot's thought, situating her ideas within the development of analytic moral philosophy. Foot's approach to ethics is distinctive, defending the objectivity of moral judgment while taking controversial positions on issues such as abortion and euthanasia. Her writings take the form of essays addressing small problems in moral philosophy, yet a coherent system can be discerned throughout her work. This book explores both the strengths and objections to Foot's views, making it an ideal introduction for students seeking to understand her moral vision. By examining Foot's contributions to virtue ethics and the broader context of analytic moral philosophy, this book provides a nuanced understanding of her thought and its ongoing relevance in contemporary philosophical debates.
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