Metaphysical Animals

How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life

Auteurs

• Clare Mac Cumhaill
• Rachael Wiseman

Paramètres

• Pages: 416 pages
• Temps de lecture: 15 heures

• Biographies et réflexions
• Femmes
• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Philosophie

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The book paints a vivid portrait of four influential college friends—Iris Murdoch, Philippa Foot, Elizabeth Anscombe, and Mary Midgley—who established a groundbreaking philosophical tradition during World War II while their male counterparts were away. It explores their intellectual camaraderie and the impact of their ideas on philosophy, showcasing how these women navigated a male-dominated field and contributed significantly to ethical thought. Their unique perspectives and collaborative spirit shaped a new intellectual landscape in Oxford.

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• Année de publication: 2022
• Reliure: (rigide)