Spinning off from g.e. moore's critically acclaimed debut novel, Bealz: Prince of the Southside, Mama Josie is a fast-paced, pulpy adventure filled with mystery and magic.What is life like for those trapped in the town of Decatur, Illinois, sealed off behind an impenetrable magical barrier, a Dome of Protection erected to keep the horrors set loose on its streets from terrorizing the rest of the world?Mama Josie, a century-old witch, settled up North follo...

Originating in the pioneering work of Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, and Ludwig Wittgenstein in the four decades around the turn of the twentieth century, analytic philosophy established itself in various forms in the 1930s. After the Second World War, it developed further in North America, in the rest of Europe, and is now growing in influence as the dominant philosophical tradition right across the world, from Latin America to East Asia.Contents:Gottlob Frege...

In "Principia Ethica," G. E. Moore presents a groundbreaking analysis of ethical theory, arguing for the significance of the intrinsic 'good' as a fundamental aspect of reality. Published in 1903, this philosophical treatise is noted for its rigorous logical structure and innovative approach to moral philosophy. Moore challenges prevalent ethical theories of his time, introducing the famous "naturalistic fallacy" which posits that one cannot derive 'ought' from 'is,' thereby setting a new ...

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" by G. E. Moore is a foundational text in moral philosophy, where Moore introduces the concept of the "naturalistic fallacy." He argues against the idea that moral properties can be defined in terms of natural properties, emphasizing that ethical terms cannot be reduced to empirical observations. Moore's work is significant for its rigorous analysis of ethical language and its implications for moral theory, influencing subsequent philosophers to explore the complexities o...

Ethics Explored: 52 Influential Books is a vibrant tapestry weaving together a myriad of philosophical and ethical perspectives from an illustrious array of voices across history. This anthology spans a wide spectrum of literary styles, from the elegant musings of classical antiquity to the resonant calls for social justice in modern times. Within its pages, readers are treated to profound dialogues and powerful narratives that engage with enduring questions of morality, justice, and the h...

Ethics is a subject about which there has been and still is an immense amount of difference of opinion, in spite of all the time and labour which have been devoted to the study of it. There are indeed certain matters about which there is not much disagreement. Almost everybody is agreed that certain kinds of actions ought, as a general rule, to be avoided and that under certain circumstances, which constantly recur, it is, as a general rule, better to act in certain specified ways rather t...

G. E. Moore's "Philosophical Studies" is a seminal collection that encapsulates the evolution of early 20th-century analytical philosophy. In this groundbreaking work, Moore pioneers the distinction between the natural and the moral, engaging in rigorous debates over epistemology, ethics, and the complexity of language. His literary style is characterized by precision and clarity, reflecting the movement away from metaphysical abstractions toward a method grounded in ordinary language. Moo...

First published in 2000. This is Volume V of six in the International Library of Philosophy looking at the area of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Anglo-American Philosophy. Written in 1922, it focuses on Philosophical studies and a selection of papers and lectures.

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.

G.E. Moore, more than either Bertrand Russell or Ludwig Wittgenstein, was chiefly responsible for the rise of the analytic method in twentieth-century philosophy. This selection of his writings shows Moore at his very best.The classic essays are crucial to major philosophical debates that still resonate today. Amongst those included are:* A Defense of Common Sense* Certainty* Sense-Data* External and Internal Relations* Hume's Theory Explained

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.