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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Gabriele Taylor, a much-loved colleague and longstanding member of the St Anne’s community.
Gabriele’s association with St Anne’s spanned more than seven decades. She came to the College as a student in 1952 to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and after completing her BPhil began teaching philosophy at St Anne’s. She became a Fellow of the College in 1964 and remained an important part of its academic life until her retirement in 1996, maintaining a close connection with St Anne’s in the years that followed.
Over the course of her long career, Gabriele taught and inspired generations of St Anne’s students. A distinguished philosopher, she was particularly known for her work in moral philosophy, exploring subjects including pride, shame, guilt, envy and the nature of the emotions. Her books included Pride, Shame, and Guilt: Emotions of Self-Assessment and Deadly Vices.
For those who knew her at St Anne’s, however, Gabriele was much more than the sum of her academic achievements. She was a greatly valued colleague, teacher and friend, and part of the fabric of the College for an extraordinary length of time. Many former students and colleagues will remember her with enormous affection and gratitude.
Gabriele’s contribution to St Anne’s, to her students and to the study of philosophy will be remembered for many years to come. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, former students and all those who knew her.
In due course, we will share further information about a memorial to celebrate Gabriele’s life and her remarkable contribution to St Anne’s.