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“...if good is defined as something else, it is then impossible either to prove that any other definition is wrong or even to deny such definition.”

Quote by G.E. Moore

Book:Principia Ethica
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Principia Ethica

Written by British philosopher G.E. Moore, this seminal text delves into the nature of ethical values and the distinction between good and evil, influencing subsequent discussions in moral philosophy. more

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