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Principia Ethica

by G.E. Moore · 1903

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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.

Subject
philosophy
Themes
morality
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 256 pages

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