The question of how 'good ' is to be defined is the most fundamental question in all of Ethics. The main objective of Ethics is a systematic science to give correct reasoning for thinking that something is good. We must come up with a conclusion of what that good is, unless, as Moore puts it “such reasons cannot be given. (Moore, 5, 2)
Moore sets out to define what we mean by the object of good. He sets out to determine this by comparing it to the color yellow. He comes to the conclusion that both of these objects are simple, indefinable and unanalyzable. This paper will focus on the similarities of these two objects, and critique Moore’s assessment. STRONGER THESIS HERE.
What is good? According to Moore, there are 3 possible definitions often times given for this query; “painting is good”, “books are good”, and definitions, like “pleasure is good”. These answers are of no interest to ethics, because the predicate “good” answers to a validation that is not based upon the actual criteria of the “inner nature of the concept” said to be good, but rather based upon “an ulterior end or ulterior reason not inherent in the concept itself.” (Haezrahi, 334) …show more content…
What is good? According to Moore, there are 3 possible definitions often times given for this query; “painting is good”, “books are good”, and definitions, like “pleasure is good”. These answers are of no interest to ethics, because the predicate “good” answers to a validation that is not based upon the actual criteria of the “inner nature of the concept” said to be good, but rather based upon “an ulterior end or ulterior reason not inherent in the concept itself.” (Haezrahi, 334)In addition, there are others that define the word
Moore sets out to define what we mean by the object of good. He sets out to determine this by comparing it to the color yellow. He comes to the conclusion that both of these objects are simple, indefinable and unanalyzable. This paper will focus on the similarities of these two objects, and critique Moore’s assessment. STRONGER THESIS HERE.
What is good? According to Moore, there are 3 possible definitions often times given for this query; “painting is good”, “books are good”, and definitions, like “pleasure is good”. These answers are of no interest to ethics, because the predicate “good” answers to a validation that is not based upon the actual criteria of the “inner nature of the concept” said to be good, but rather based upon “an ulterior end or ulterior reason not inherent in the concept itself.” (Haezrahi, 334) …show more content…
What is good? According to Moore, there are 3 possible definitions often times given for this query; “painting is good”, “books are good”, and definitions, like “pleasure is good”. These answers are of no interest to ethics, because the predicate “good” answers to a validation that is not based upon the actual criteria of the “inner nature of the concept” said to be good, but rather based upon “an ulterior end or ulterior reason not inherent in the concept itself.” (Haezrahi, 334)In addition, there are others that define the word