Annette C. Baier

Article abstract: Baier’s work in traditional philosophical fields demonstrated the worth of women philosophers, and her theory of “appropriate trust” created a middle ground between male and female values.

Early Life

In her preface to Moral Prejudices, Annette C. Baier commented on how fortunate she was to be born to parents who urged their daughters to pursue their interests, whatever they might be. She also expressed gratitude toward the high school English teacher who introduced her class to the Socratic method of inquiry, motivating her...

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