02418cam a22003253u 4500 50141 UtSlPG 20260610134143.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 B Moore, G. E. (George Edward), 1873-1958 Philosophical Studies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-10-06 The refutation of idealism -- The nature and reality of objects of perception -- William James' "Pragmatism" -- Hume's philosophy -- The status of sense-data -- The conception of reality -- Some judgments of perception -- The conception of intrinsic value -- External and internal relations -- The nature of moral philosophy. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) "Philosophical Studies" by G. E. Moore is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book is a collection of essays exploring various principles of philosophy, particularly focusing on topics such as Idealism, perception, and the nature of reality. It critically examines prominent philosophical arguments, making it an insightful read for those interested in abstract thought and the foundations of philosophical inquiry. At the start of the collection, Moore introduces the theme of the refutation of Idealism, asserting that the belief that reality is wholly spiritual is built on a range of arguments that deserve scrutiny. He sets out to challenge the proposition "esse is percipi" (to be is to be perceived), indicating that this claim is central to Idealistic arguments. By rigorously dissecting this assertion, Moore aims to demonstrate its insufficiency to support the broader Idealist conclusion that reality is spiritual, suggesting that much of contemporary philosophy, including Agnosticism and Sensationalism, may rest on this flawed foundation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philosophy Philosophy, Modern https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50141 90979 90979