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The Thomistic Institute
Anscombe's Theism | Prof. Candace Vogler
Apr 21, 2024
Prof. Candace Vogler discusses Elizabeth Anscombe's views on justice, morality, and the importance of reflecting on moral values. They explore Anscombe's critique of traditional ethics, the impact of divine law, natural law in Catholic thought, diverse perspectives in moral philosophy, moral prohibitions, acting well, ethical analysis of refusing to sign a document, central cases in understanding concepts like rape and murder, and Anselm's role in moral discourse.
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- Reviving Aristotelian justice helps understand moral character.
- Divine law ethics assist in comprehending moral obligations.
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Reviving Thought About Justice and Ethics
Reviving thought about justice and ethics as suggested by Elizabeth Anscombe is crucial. Anscombe advocated returning to Aristotle's ideas on justice to understand how being an unjust human affects one's moral character. The central theme emphasizes the need to theorize moral prohibition in philosophical ethics, essential for ethical deliberation and understanding moral responsibilities.
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