G. E. Moore
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- English philosopher (1873-1958): G. E. Moore was a prominent British philosopher, a central figure in the development of analytic philosophy in the early 20th century. He is best known for his work in ethics, epistemology, and his common-sense approach to philosophical problems.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- G. E. Moore famously defended common sense against philosophical skepticism.
- The ethical theories of G. E. Moore are discussed in many introductory philosophy courses.
- In his essay "Proof of an External World," G. E. Moore argued by holding up his hands.
Advanced Usage
"Moore's paradox": A philosophical puzzle concerning assertion and belief, typically expressed in statements like "It is raining, but I don't believe it is raining."
- The seminar focused on analyzing the implications of Moore's paradox for theories of belief.
"Moorean fact" / "Moorean common sense": Refers to propositions so obviously true that they form a foundation for reasoning, as defended by G. E. Moore.
- The philosopher invoked a Moorean fact to challenge the skeptic's premise.
Variants and Related Words
- Moorean (adj): Pertaining to the philosophy or ideas of G. E. Moore.
- Her argument had a distinctly Moorean flavor, appealing to the self-evidence of common sense.
Synonyms
- George Edward Moore: The full name of the philosopher.
- Moore: A common abbreviated reference in philosophical discourse.
Related Phrases
The Naturalistic Fallacy: A concept central to Moore's moral philosophy, introduced in his work Principia Ethica, which argues that goodness is a simple, indefinable, non-natural property.
- Moore accused many ethical systems of committing the naturalistic fallacy.
Open-question argument: Moore's argument used to support the idea that 'good' is indefinable.
- She used a version of the open-question argument to challenge the proposed definition of 'value'.
Noun
- English philosopher (1873-1958)