Principia Ethica by G. E. Moore
Principia Ethica by G.E. Moore is a philosophical work that argues for the existence of moral values independently of any external factors. Moore posits that goodness cannot be defined in terms of pleasure, pain, or any other extrinsic quality, but rather it is an inherent property of things themselves. He also critiques traditional ethical theories, such as utilitarianism and eudaimonia, for failing to provide a satisfactory account of moral values. The book is considered a classic in the field of ethics and has had a significant influence on modern moral philosophy.
By G. E. Moore · First published 1903 · Genre: Philosophy, Non-fiction, Academic · 6 chapters · 103,946 words
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"Everything is what it is, And not another thing. " Bishop Butler
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: G. E. Moore
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophy, Non-fiction, Academic
- Length: 103,946 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 722 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Philosophy — Principia Ethica is a philosophical text that delves into the fundamentals of ethics, making it part of the philosophy genre.
- Non-fiction — The book falls under non-fiction as its content is based on facts, real events, and real people. It represents G.E. Moore's ethical theories and viewpoints as a philosopher.
- Academic — The book is a foundational text used in academic coursework and discourse within the field of philosophy, specifically ethics, which puts it in the academic genre.
Tags
Ethics · Metaethics · Moral Philosophy · Value Theory · Deontology · Consequentialism · Non-Consequentialism · Virtue Ethics · Morality · Philosophy of Language · Axiology · Decision Theory
Contents
- The Subject-Matter of Ethics
- Naturalistic Ethics
- Hedonism
- Metaphysical Ethics
- Ethics in Relation to Conduct
- The Ideal