Ethics
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At the dawn of analytic philosophy, G. E. Moore's Ethics stands as one of the most rigorous and influential contributions to moral philosophy of the twentieth century. First published in 1912 as part of the Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, this concise yet penetrating work argues that goodness is a simple, indefinable property — a claim that dismantled prevailing naturalistic and utilitarian frameworks with quiet intellectual force. Moore presents his foundational concept of the naturalistic fallacy, illustrating with precision why attempts to define the good in terms of natural properties are fundamentally mistaken, while carefully examining the nature of right and wrong action, free will, and the conditions under which an action can be judged moral. Moore's prose is measured and methodical, carrying the hallmark clarity that made him a towering figure at Cambridge alongside Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Ethics is not merely a work of historical significance — its arguments continue to provoke debate in contemporary moral philosophy, challenging readers to question the very foundations upon which ethical judgements are built. For anyone who has ever asked what it truly means to call something good, Moore's answer remains as unsettling and thought-provoking as ever.
Author: G. E. Moore
Format: Hardback
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
At the dawn of analytic philosophy, G. E. Moore's Ethics stands as one of the most rigorous and influential contributions to moral philosophy of the twentieth century. First published in 1912 as part of the Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, this concise yet penetrating work argues that goodness is a simple, indefinable property — a claim that dismantled prevailing naturalistic and utilitarian frameworks with quiet intellectual force. Moore presents his foundational concept of the naturalistic fallacy, illustrating with precision why attempts to define the good in terms of natural properties are fundamentally mistaken, while carefully examining the nature of right and wrong action, free will, and the conditions under which an action can be judged moral. Moore's prose is measured and methodical, carrying the hallmark clarity that made him a towering figure at Cambridge alongside Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Ethics is not merely a work of historical significance — its arguments continue to provoke debate in contemporary moral philosophy, challenging readers to question the very foundations upon which ethical judgements are built. For anyone who has ever asked what it truly means to call something good, Moore's answer remains as unsettling and thought-provoking as ever.