Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life
National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography · 2022 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography | 2022 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman's joint biography of Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch reconstructs Oxford philosophy during World War II, when these four women transformed the discipline while their male colleagues were away at war. Shortlisted for the NBCC Award.
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