Moore’s Naturalistic Fallacy

Question 1

Why was this put forward?

Answer 1

Moore put it forward as it is a criticism of utilitarianism/naturalism as a whole.

Question 2

Explain the key point with an example.

Answer 2

Facts don’t automatically lead to moral claims. E.G. just because a fact is that woman is old doesn’t lead to the moral claim that she is lonely.

Question 3

What shouldn’t occur from one fact?

Answer 3

One fact shouldn’t lead to multiple moral claims.

Question 4

What is the key quotation for naturalistic fallacy?

Answer 4

‘Is does not lead to ought’.
- A fact doesn’t have to have a moral claim attached to it. E.G. just because the woman is old doesn’t mean she has to be lonely.