Hi, Robin - thanks for telling me a few weeks ago about "Metaphysical Animals," which I read with great interest. I'm now reading "The Women Are Up to Something," the Lipscomb biography of the four women, which I believe will cover a longer stretch of their careers, although I'm still fairly early in the book. The writing style and organization are a bit stronger in the Lipscomb book, but I'm glad I read "Metaphysical Animals" first, simply for the depth of detail. I confess that I was so inspired that I've now also checked out something like six library books by three of the four women, and I've added a footnote about Ayer to my own book manuscript.
I'm glad you liked it so much. I was actually going to read The Women Are Up To Something first because it was recommended somewhere, but saw Metaphysical Animals while looking for it and the price difference made me go for that one. I also recently read Murdoch's The Sovereignty of Good and want to read motyby the other three.
Yes, I am fascinated now. Mary Midgley was quite prolific in writing for those of us who aren't professional philosophers, and I came across several interviews with her online. It's wonderful to hear from people who still had lots to say - and the ability to do so - well into their 90s.
Hi, Robin - thanks for telling me a few weeks ago about "Metaphysical Animals," which I read with great interest. I'm now reading "The Women Are Up to Something," the Lipscomb biography of the four women, which I believe will cover a longer stretch of their careers, although I'm still fairly early in the book. The writing style and organization are a bit stronger in the Lipscomb book, but I'm glad I read "Metaphysical Animals" first, simply for the depth of detail. I confess that I was so inspired that I've now also checked out something like six library books by three of the four women, and I've added a footnote about Ayer to my own book manuscript.
I'm glad you liked it so much. I was actually going to read The Women Are Up To Something first because it was recommended somewhere, but saw Metaphysical Animals while looking for it and the price difference made me go for that one. I also recently read Murdoch's The Sovereignty of Good and want to read motyby the other three.
Yes, I am fascinated now. Mary Midgley was quite prolific in writing for those of us who aren't professional philosophers, and I came across several interviews with her online. It's wonderful to hear from people who still had lots to say - and the ability to do so - well into their 90s.