Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe, 1919-2001. Distinguished English analytic philosopher, who also translated many of Wittgenstein's works into the English language. Her own principal contribution was in ethics. 1. Can The State Justly Kill Innocents? - Article from the Mises Review by David Gordon, evaluating the American response to the September 11th incident in view of Anscombe's essay "War and Murder." 2. Elizabeth Anscombe and the Classical Will - An attempt by Steve Bayne to resolve a dilemma raised in Anscombe's classic work Intention, concerning the manner in which know about our intentional actions. 3. G. E. M. Anscombe: Living the Truth - Obituary by Anscombe's colleague John M. Dolan, published in First Things in 2001. Discusses her life history at length. 4. Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe - Article from The Window, describing her career and chief works. 5. Remarks on Anscombe's "Causality and Determination" - Some comments by Alfred J. Freddoso on this paper by Anscombe. 6. A Critical Analysis of Elizabeth Anscombe's "War and Murder" - Student paper from 1988 by David W. Croft. Criticizes various arguments and assumptions underlying Anscombe's treatment of war. 7. Elizabeth Anscombe, R.I.P. - Obituary by Robert P. George from the National Review. Notes Anscombe's role in the pro-life movement. 8. FOLDOC: Anscombe G.E.M. - Very brief article on this thinker, with links to related topics.

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