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Philippa Foot

In Our Time

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Philippa Foot: Early Influences and Virtue Ethics

This chapter investigates the life and formative influences of Philippa Foot, a pivotal voice in virtue ethics. It details her early education and key experiences at Oxford during WWII, highlighting her engagement with prominent philosophers and the evolving conversation around morality. The discussion centers on the intricate relationship between facts and values, and how Foot's philosophical development challenged traditional perspectives on moral judgments.

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