G. E. M. Anscombe Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

G. E. M. Anscombe was a British analytical philosopher born on March 18, 1919, and died on January 5, 2001. She was a student of Ludwig Wittgenstein and became responsible for much of his published work, including translating and editing several of his writings. Her contributions primarily focused on the philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, philosophical logic, philosophy of language, and ethics. Notably, her 1958 essay 'Modern Moral Philosophy' introduced the term consequentialism to analytic philosophy and had a significant impact on contemporary virtue ethics. Her study of intentionality is regarded as her most influential work.

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March 18, 1919 Facts

Generation Group

G. E. M. Anscombe belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Limerick

Place of Death: Cambridge

Educated At: Newnham College | Sydenham High School | St Hugh's College

Occupation: philosopher of language | philosopher | university teacher | theologian | translator | writer

Spouses: Peter Geach

Children: Mary Geach

Employers: University of Oxford

Awards Received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | honorary doctorate of the University of Navarre | Fellow of the British Academy | Aquinas Medal

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Astrology Analysis

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