Principia Ethica
Principia Ethica
Fiction | Novel | Adult
Book Brief
BetaNovel • Fiction
Cambridge, England • 1900s
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
G. E. Moore's Principia Ethica is a foundational philosophical text focusing on ethics. Moore introduces the "naturalistic fallacy" and argues that "good" is a simple, indefinable quality. The work emphasizes ethical intuitionism, suggesting individuals possess an innate ability to discern moral truths, and encourages reevaluation of ethical theories based on these principles.
Informative
Contemplative
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
G. E. Moore's Principia Ethica profoundly impacts ethical philosophy, lauded for introducing the "naturalistic fallacy" and emphasizing the indefinability of "good." Critics note its dense prose and lack of practical guidance, though its conceptual clarity and challenge to ethical assumptions remain influential in moral philosophy discourse.
Who Should Read Principia Ethica?
A reader who enjoys Principia Ethica by G.E. Moore likely has a keen interest in ethical philosophy, enjoys dissecting complex moral questions, and appreciates analytical rigor. Similar works include Sidgwick's The Methods of Ethics and Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals.
Novel • Fiction
Cambridge, England • 1900s
Adult
18+ years
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