Rachael Wiseman

In this discussion, Anil Gomes, Sophie Grace Chappell, and Rachael Wiseman delve into the life and impact of Philippa Foot, a pivotal 20th-century philosopher. They explore Foot's challenge to the subjective moral landscape of her time, advocating for objective moral truths rooted in virtue ethics. The conversation touches on her influential ideas about the Trolley Problem and ethical distinctions in applied ethics, particularly around euthanasia. Foot's intellectual journey from privilege to profound ethical insight reveals her lasting legacy in moral philosophy.