Roger Teichmann

Roger Teichmann, a Lecturer in Philosophy at St Hilda’s College, dives into the remarkable life of Elizabeth Anscombe, a trailblazer in moral philosophy. They discuss her staunch objections to the use of nuclear weapons, calling it immoral due to the massive civilian casualties. Teichmann highlights her critiques of traditional moral views and her emphasis on intention in ethics, reshaping philosophical discourse. Anscombe's journey under Ludwig Wittgenstein and her bold defiance of societal norms illustrate her influential legacy in modern philosophy.