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G. E. M. Anscombe

(1919–2001) Philosopher United Kingdom

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G. E. M. Anscombe was a philosopher from the United Kingdom, best known for Intention.

Quick Facts About G. E. M. Anscombe

Born
March 18, 1919
Died
January 5, 2001
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
Intention
Spouse
Peter Geach

About G. E. M. Anscombe

Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe, usually cited as G. E. M. Anscombe or Elizabeth Anscombe, was a British analytic philosopher. She wrote on the philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, philosophical logic, philosophy of language, and ethics. She was a prominent figure of analytical Thomism, a fellow of Somerville College, Oxford, and a professor of philosophy at the University of Cambridge.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the British Academy honorary doctorate of the University of Navarre Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Aquinas Medal

Quotes by G. E. M. Anscombe