G. E. Moore: Selected Writings (International Library of Philosophy) (Paperback)

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Book Description
G. E. Moore was one of the most interesting and influential philosophers of the first half of the twentieth century. This selection of his writings makes the best of his work once again available, and also includes previously unpublished writings.

Moore's first published writings, represented in this collection by his papers "The Nature of Judgment" and "The Refutation of Idealism," contributed decisively to the break with idealism which led to the development of analytic philosophy. Moore went on to develop his own style, which combined a defense of the common sense view of the world with a controversial analysis of the content of this view. Also included is Moore's famous "Proof of an External World," which marked a return late in his career to the critique of idealism. Other papers address perception and important issues in logical theory.

The collection ends with three new pieces which illustrate Moore's relationship with Wittgenstein. In these pieces Moore discusses his "paradox" which so fascinated Wittgenstein; the nature of our knowledge of our own sensations; and Malcolm's views about doubt and knowledge which were themselves inspired by Wittgenstein. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author
Thomas Baldwin is Lecturer in Philosophy at Clare College, Cambridge University and a Fellow of Clare College. He is the author the critical study G. E. Moore (Routledge, 1990). --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (October 18, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415098548
• ISBN-13: 978-0415098540
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