Modern Virtue Theory - Anscombe Flashcards
1
Q
What did she believe about other ethical theories and why did she believe this?
A
They did not have the foundation to provide moral guidelines. She believed that they relied on the idea of punishment + reward either by a divine law or by their own consequences.
2
Q
When did she live?
A
1919-2001
3
Q
What did she believe about autonomy and other ethical theories?
A
They were too focuses on autonomous actions, whilst disregarding the social aspect of morality that unites a community
4
Q
What were her requirements?
A
Return to eudaimonia
Return to agent centred morality
