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Philippa Foot

Philippa Foot (1920–2010) was a British philosopher, university teacher and ethicist.

Also recorded as Philippa Ruth Bosanquet Foot; Philippa Ruth Bosanquet; Philippa Ruth Foot; Philippa Bosanquet.

Overview

Born at Owston Ferry in 1920, died at Oxford in 2010.

In detail

Philippa Foot studied at Somerville College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is ethics, philosophy of mind and aesthetics. Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas and Thomas Nagel are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with University of California, Los Angeles. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the British Academy.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Philippa Foot”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q297493: Philippa Foot

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