G. E. Moore
English philosopher and ethics theorist
Born
1873
152 years ago
Died
October 24th, 1958
66 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English philosopher primarily associated with the development of analytic philosophy. Major contributions include the formulation of the principle known as the 'naturalistic fallacy,' which argues against equating moral properties with natural properties. His work 'Principia Ethica' published in 1903, introduced significant ideas in ethics and has been influential in moral philosophy. Served as a professor at Cambridge University, where he significantly impacted philosophical debates in the early 20th century. Engaged in philosophy of language and epistemology, and was a key figure in the Cambridge School of Philosophy.
Authored 'Principia Ethica'
Developed the naturalistic fallacy theory
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