G. E. M. Anscombe books in order
British analytic philosopher
- Lived
- 1919–2001
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
G. E. M. Anscombe published 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Intention (1957).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with G. E. M. Anscombe
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Intention
G. E. M. Anscombe's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Intention (1957)
An Introduction to Wittgenstein's Tractatus (1963)
New Essays on Plato and Aristotle (1965)
Causality and Determination: An Inaugural Lecture (1971)
Ethics, Religion, and Politics (1981)
From Parmenides to Wittgenstein (1981)
Metaphysics and the Philosophy of Mind (1981)
Other books in order
Three Philosophers (1961)
About G. E. M. Anscombe
Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe, usually cited as G. E. M. Anscombe or Elizabeth Anscombe, was a British analytic philosopher. She wrote on the philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, philosophical logic, philosophy of language, and ethics. She was a prominent figure of analytical Thomism, a fellow of Somerville College, Oxford, and a professor of philosophy at the University of Cambridge.
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G. E. M. Anscombe FAQ
- How many books has G. E. M. Anscombe written?
- G. E. M. Anscombe published 7 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read G. E. M. Anscombe's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Intention.
- What is G. E. M. Anscombe's last book?
- Metaphysics and the Philosophy of Mind (1981).
- What is G. E. M. Anscombe's most famous book?
- Intention (1957) is G. E. M. Anscombe's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.