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.

In this Routledge Philosophy GuideBook, Rachael Wiseman:

• situates "Intention" in relation to Anscombe s moral philosophy and philosophy of mind
• considers the influence of Aquinas, Aristotle, Frege, and Wittgenstein on the method and content of "Intention"
• adopts a...

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.

In this Routledge Philosophy GuideBook, Rachael Wiseman:

• situates Intention in relation to Anscombe s moral philosophy and philosophy of mind
• considers the influence of Aquinas, Aristotle, Frege, and Wittgenstein on the method and content of...