Scholar

G. E. M. Anscombe

1919–2001 · Catholic philosopher defending traditional sexual ethics.

Biography

Elizabeth Anscombe was a leading Catholic philosopher who defended traditional teaching on marriage and contraception and revived virtue ethics.

Key Ideas

  • Defence of traditional sexual ethics.
  • Critique of consequentialism.
  • Modern virtue ethics.

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Exam Importance

Cite for the traditional/absolutist side of Sexual Ethics.