This reading series considers the pioneering work on action and ethics of Elizabeth Anscombe, one of the seminal philosophers of the 20th century, and perhaps the greatest female philosopher of all time. 

Anscombe is famous for arguing that action and ethics are inextricably entwined, and that only by understanding the former will we comprehend the latter. Each session will highlight Anscombe’s contribution to a particular area of moral inquiry, with the overall intention of providing a compelling picture of Anscombe’s philosophy of ethical action.

This reading group will be facilitated by Dr. John Peter DiIulio, the James N. Perry Scholar of Philosophy, Politics, and Society at the University of Pennsylvania; and Dr. Paul Musso, an Anscombe scholar and lecturer in Penn's Philosophy Department.

Hosted by the Collegium Institute, this reading group is cosponsored by Penn’s Program for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society.

Dates & Time: 7:00pm ET on Wednesdays: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30, Feb. 22, April 4, April 29

Location: Via Zoom (fully virtual)

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