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Philosophical Studies

By G. E. Moore
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A series of analytical essays examines central issues in epistemology and ethics. The author challenges idealism and defends the independent reality of perceived objects and other minds, analyzes sense-data and the structure of perceptual judgments, and investigates the conception of reality. Separate essays assess William James's pragmatism and Hume's philosophy, distinguish internal from external relations, and develop an account of intrinsic value and the nature and aims of moral philosophy. The papers emphasize close conceptual analysis, ordinary-language clarification, and argumentative critique.

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G. E. Moore

G. E. Moore was a prominent British philosopher known for his significant contributions to ethics and epistemology. He is best recognized for his works "Principia Ethica," where he introduced the concept of the 'naturalistic fallacy,' and "Philosophical Studies," which explored various philosophical issues. Moore's analytical approach and emphasis on clarity and precision in philosophical argumentation have had a lasting influence on modern philosophy, particularly in the development of ethical theory and the philosophy of language. His work laid the groundwork for later philosophical movements, including analytic philosophy.

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