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Philippa Foot

In Our Time

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Exploring Foot's Virtue Ethics

This chapter examines Philippa Foot's contributions to moral philosophy, particularly through the lens of applied ethics and moral dilemmas such as the trolley problem. It highlights the significance of virtues, their relationship with character traits, and Foot's unique perspective on virtue ethics, alongside discussions of rationality and the social context of moral reasoning. The interplay between philosophical debates and the personal philosophies of Foot and her influences, including Wittgenstein, further enriches the exploration of ethics and human flourishing.

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