Philippa Foot

Contemporary England Virtue Ethics

Biography

British philosopher and founder of contemporary virtue ethics. Created the trolley problem.

Life Dates

Born: October 3, 1920
Died: October 3, 2010

Notable Quotes

"The trolley problem is a thought experiment in ethics."
"Moral judgments are about human actions."
"Virtues are beneficial characteristics."
"Goodness is a matter of being suitable to a function."
"Natural goodness depends upon the way of life of the species."

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