Bøger af G. E. Moore

Principia Ethica, written in 1903, was a groundbreaking work of moral philosophy. Its author, G.E. Moore, questioned a fundamental pillar of ethics-specifically, what the definition of "good" is. As influential now as it was in its own time-period, Principia Ethica represented an advance in human thinking and is a worthy work for current and future generations to study to gain a better understanding of values and ethics.

Principia Ethica is G. E. Moore's outstanding treatise of moral philosophy, wherein the philosopher posits that what is 'good' is indefinable, while demonstrating the fallacy of naturalism.Upon its original publication in 1903, this text received strong reception within academia for its convincing and clearly stated views. Moore firmly believed that moral values could not be based upon a simple knowledge, but instead from rigorous and intuitive experience of life's pleasures - beholding beauty, enjoying friendships, and taking pleasure in activities. In this book, Moore convinces readers of his argument with a series of expositions which are today held as advancing the field of moral philosophy.Influential in 20th century philosophy, this work was praised by Moore's contemporary Bertrand Russell and others in the scholarly community. For the student or enthusiast of modern moral philosophy, the Principia Ethica is vital reading. This edition presents the original text in full, with no abridgement made.

2019 Reprint of 1922 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Moore played as important a part in the development of modern philosophy as his contemporary, Bertrand Russell. Principia Ethica is the first, and the most famous, of his few published works. Principia Ethica is concerned with the basic principles of ethical reasoning. Two questions are all important: what kind of things are intrinsically good; and what kind of actions ought we to perform? The simplicity, clarity and common sense of Moore's writing bring fresh life to the study of ethics; his intellectual honesty and vigor give this book the stamp of greatness. -From the back cover.

First published in 1903, this volume revolutionized philosophy and forever altered the direction of ethical studies. It clarifies some of moral philosophy's most common confusions and redefines the science's terminology. 6 chapters explore: the subject matter of ethics, naturalistic ethics, hedonism, metaphysical ethics, ethics in relation to conduct, and the ideal.

Principia Ethica is reprinted here with the previously unpublished Preface Moore wrote for a planned, but never completed, second edition. The volume also includes two important pieces from Moore's later ethical writing, 'Free will' and 'The conception of intrinsic value', and a new introduction by Thomas Baldwin.