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Philippa Foot

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Philosopher

The Resume

    (October 3, 1920-October 3, 2010)
    Wrote 'Natural Goodness,' 'Moral Dilemmas; and Other Topics in Moral Philosophy,' 'Virtues and Vices; and Other Essays in Moral Philosophy'

Why she might be annoying:

    She probably received a lot of teasing as a child because of her last name.
    Her first book, 'Natural Goodness,' was written when she was 80.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her essays are very influential.
    She is considered one of the greatest living ethical theorists.
    She taught at UCLA and Oxford.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 44.83% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 62 Votes: 58.06% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 113 Votes: 62.83% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 173 Votes: 60.12% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 223 Votes: 54.26% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 496 Votes: 55.04% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 263 Votes: 54.37% Annoying