George Edward Moore

George Edward Moore was a British philosopher known for his work in ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics. He famously advocated for "common sense" philosophy, arguing that everyday beliefs about the world are generally reliable. In the context of possible worlds, Moore contributed to discussions on how we can understand knowledge and reality by considering different hypothetical scenarios. His "Moorean shift" posits that if something seems obviously true, like the existence of the external world, it should be defended against skeptical challenges. Moore's work laid the groundwork for later discussions on knowledge, belief, and the nature of reality.