George Edward Moore
Proper noun: - George Edward Moore: An English philosopher who lived from 1873 to 1958. He is a significant figure in analytic philosophy, known for his work in ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics. His philosophy emphasized common sense and the analysis of concepts.
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- The ethical theories of George Edward Moore were highly influential in the early 20th century.
- In his famous work Principia Ethica, George Edward Moore argued against naturalism in ethics.
"Moore's paradox": Refers to a philosophical puzzle concerning assertion and belief, famously articulated by G.E. Moore. It highlights the absurdity of statements like "It is raining, but I don't believe that it is raining."
- The seminar will discuss the implications of Moore's paradox for theories of belief.
"Moorean fact": A term derived from G.E. Moore's philosophical method, referring to a common-sense proposition that is considered so obviously true that it is used to challenge skeptical or metaphysical theories.
- The philosopher invoked a Moorean fact, such as "I have two hands," to counter the skeptical argument.
Moorean (adj): Pertaining to the philosophy or ideas of G.E. Moore.
- She presented a Moorean critique of the ethical theory.
Principia Ethica (n): The title of G.E. Moore's seminal 1903 work on moral philosophy.
- G. E. Moore: A common abbreviated form of the name.
- Moore: A common shortened reference in philosophical discourse.
"the naturalistic fallacy": A concept central to Moore's ethics, which he defined as the mistake of identifying "good" with any natural property.
- Moore accused many ethical systems of committing the naturalistic fallacy.
"defence of common sense": Refers to Moore's philosophical approach of trusting ordinary beliefs about the world.
- In his defence of common sense, Moore listed propositions he claimed to know with certainty.
- English philosopher (1873-1958)