“The denial of any distinction between foreseen and intended consequences, as far as responsibility is concerned, was not made by Sidgwick in developing any one 'method of ethics'; he made this important move on behalf of everybody and just on its own account; and I think it plausible to suggest that this move on the part of Sidgwick explains the difference between old-fashioned Utilitarianism and the consequentialism, as I name it, which marks him and every English academic moral philosopher since him.”
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Work
Human Life, Action and Ethics: Essays by G.E.M. Anscombe
This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of human behavior and moral philosophy, offering insights into the complexities of human life and ethical decision-making through the lens of Anscombe's analytical philosophy. more
Author
G. E. M. Anscombe
G. E. M. Anscombe was a British philosopher renowned for her work in ethics, metaphysics, and the philosophy of language. A prominent figure in the analytic tradition, she is best known for her defense of the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas and her contributions to the philosophy of Wittgenstein. Anscombe's work has had a significant impact on contemporary philosophy, particularly in the areas of moral philosophy and the philosophy of mind. more