Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life

Discover a new dimension of philosophy with Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life. This best-selling book, featured in the New York Times Book Review's "Best Book of the Year" list, introduces you to the captivating story of four college friends who reshaped the landscape of European philosophy. While their male counterparts were fighting in World War II, Elizabeth Anscombe, Mary Midgley, Philippa Foot, and Iris Murdoch developed a revolutionary philosophy that responded to the war's darkest revelations.

In this groundbreaking group biography by Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman, you'll uncover a hidden history of philosophy from a fresh perspective. These young women recognized that the traditional schools of thought, from Enlightenment thinkers to contemporary logical innovators, failed to make sense of the immense human suffering and destruction caused by the war. Their solution was to bring philosophy back to life, revitalizing the fundamental questions of human existence.

Who are we? What is freedom? What defines human goodness? These profound inquiries fueled their philosophical journey and continue to shape our understanding of the world today. In Metaphysical Animals, Mac Cumhaill and Wiseman skillfully capture the essence of an extraordinary friendship, intertwined with shared ideas, living arrangements, fashion, and even romantic connections. From the chaos and despair of war, these brilliant women forged a path of ethical thinking that resonates with us beyond the pages of history.

Written with expertise and flair, this remarkable book will transport you to a time when these courageous women challenged the conventions of their male-dominated discipline and emerged as influential philosophers in their own right. Join their intellectual pursuit and unlock a new realm of understanding. Order your copy of Metaphysical Animals now and embark on a journey of philosophical exploration!