G. E. M. Anscombe

G. E. M. Anscombe was a British philosopher, theologian, translator, writer and university teacher (1919–2001). She was born at Limerick and died at Cambridge.

Also recorded as Elizabeth Anscombe; (Gertrude) Elizabeth (Margaret) Anscombe; Elisabeth Anscombe.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe.

Born at Limerick in 1919, died at Cambridge in 2001.

Identity and origins

G. E. M. Anscombe was recorded at birth as Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe. The authorities additionally record the headings Elizabeth Anscombe, (Gertrude) Elizabeth (Margaret) Anscombe and Elisabeth Anscombe. Her recorded languages were English and German. Her recorded confession was Catholic Church.

She married Peter Geach. One child is recorded: Mary Geach.

Formation and teaching

G. E. M. Anscombe studied at St Hugh's College, Sydenham High School and Newnham College. She trained under Ludwig Wittgenstein. Her recorded influences include Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas and Ludwig Wittgenstein.

As a teacher, G. E. M. Anscombe is recorded in connection with Michael Dummett. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

G. E. M. Anscombe worked in philosophy.

She was employed by University of Oxford. She belonged to American Academy of Arts and Sciences and British Academy.

Recognition and collections

G. E. M. Anscombe received Fellow of the British Academy, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Aquinas Medal and honorary doctorate of the University of Navarre.

Catalogued works

14 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

Intention. Human life, action and ethics: essays by G.E.M. Anscombe. Three philosophers. Remarks on the foundations of mathematics. Menschenwürde-- Metaphysik und Ethik. Philosophical writings. Saggi di filosofia pratica. Problèmes de l'autorité. Bemerkungen über die Grundlagen der Mathematik ... Zettal. Nuclear weapons. An Introduction to Wittgenstein's Tractatus.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Discussions between Wittgenstein, Anscombe, and Hijab, 1946–1947, Anscombe on Wittgenstein, 2025. Anscombe and Self-Consciousness, The Oxford Handbook of Elizabeth Anscombe, 2022. Anscombe and Aquinas, The Oxford Handbook of Elizabeth Anscombe, 2022. Anscombe, Wittgenstein Versus Anscombe on How to Live, 2025. Anscombe on Practical Knowledge, Oxford Scholarship Online, 2017.

In detail

G. E. M. Anscombe studied at St Hugh's College, Sydenham High School and Newnham College. training under Ludwig Wittgenstein is recorded. Michael Dummett is recorded as having studied under G. E. M. Anscombe. the recorded working language is English and German.

The field of work recorded is philosophy. Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas and Ludwig Wittgenstein are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and British Academy.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the British Academy, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Aquinas Medal and honorary doctorate of the University of Navarre.

Chronology

  1. 1919G. E. M. Anscombe born at Limerick.
  2. 2001G. E. M. Anscombe died at Cambridge.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “G. E. M. Anscombe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q229646: G. E. M. Anscombe

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