Single Idea 6405

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 5. Modern Philosophy / b. Modern philosophy beginnings]

Full Idea

The rejection of idealism by Moore and Russell was marked in 1898 by the publication of Moore's article 'The Nature of Judgement'.

Gist of Idea

Moore's 'The Nature of Judgement' (1898) marked the rejection (with Russell) of idealism

Source

report of G.E. Moore (The Nature of Judgement [1899]) by A.C. Grayling - Russell Ch.2

Book Reference

Grayling,A.C.: 'Russell' [OUP 1996], p.26


A Reaction

This now looks like a huge landmark in the history of British philosophy.