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<p>G. E. M. Anscombe’s Intention is a classic of twentieth-century philosophy. The work has been enormously influential despite being a dense and largely misunderstood text. It is a standard reference point for anyone engaging with philosophy of action and philosophy of psychology.</p> <p>In this Routledge Philosophy GuideBook, Rachael Wiseman:</p> <ul> <ul> <p></p></ul> <li>situates <i>Intention</i> in relation to Anscombe’s moral philosophy and philosophy of mind</li> <li>considers the influence of Aquinas, Aristotle, Frege, and Wittgenstein on the method and content of <i>Intention</i></li> <li>adopts a structure for assessing the text that shows how Anscombe unifies the three aspects of the concept of intention</li> <li>considers the influence and implications of the piece whilst distinguishing it from subsequent work in the philosophy of action</li> <ul> <p></p></ul></ul> <p>Ideal for anyone wanting to understand and gain a perspective on Elizabeth Anscombe’s seminal work, this guide is an essential introduction, useful in the study of the philosophy of action, ethics, philosophy of psychology and related areas.</p>