Which philosopher greatly influenced Anscombe's view on ethics?
Thomas Aquinas
Jean-Paul Sartre
Immanuel Kant
Friedrich Nietzsche
Answer
Thomas Aquinas, a renowned medieval philosopher and theologian, significantly influenced Elizabeth Anscombe's moral philosophy. Anscombe, known for her contributions to ethics and the philosophy of action, drew inspiration from Aquinas's concept of natural law and his emphasis on the inherent purpose and goodness of human actions.
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