MOORE G. E.: (1873-1958)

MOORE G. E.: (1873-1958) English philosopher, one of the initiators of analytic philosophy. A scarce D.S., G. E. Moore, Professor of Philosophy, one page, 4to, Cambridge, 13th May 1935. The typescript document (with two holograph additions) is a letter of testimonial for Miss. Alice Ambrose, whom Moore had supervised on a weekly basis for more than two years during term times, and who had attended Moore´s lectures and discussion classes, stating, in part, ´She is an industrious and intelligent student, of a very steady and reliable character; and it is a pleasure to have her for a pupil. The subject upon which she is engaged in research, viz. the question as to what there is of value in the views of the so-called "Finitist" school in the philosophy of mathematics, is a subject of great importance but also of very great difficulty. Miss Ambrose is well aware of the difficulties and is making a resolute and persevering effort to attain real clearness as to the fundamental issues involved in the controversy. She seems to me to be thoroughly deserving of any award which can be made to her to enable her to carry on her work´. A little frayed and with some small tears to the upper edge, and a couple of small, very minor tears to other edges. About VG Alice Ambrose (1906-2001) American philosopher, logician and author. Ambrose studied at Newnham College, Cambridge University, under G. E. Moore and Ludwig Wittgenstein, becoming a close disciple of the latter and earning a second PhD in 1938. Ambrose secretly made notes during Wittgenstein´s lectures, which he did not allow, and which were later published. Ambose would also later write of her association with Wittgenstein in Ludwig Wittgenstein: Philosophy and Language (1972). In 1935, the same year as the present document, Wittgenstein abruptly terminated his association with Ambrose when the student decided, following the encouragement of G. E. Moore, to publish an article entitled Finitism in Mathematics in the philosophical journey Mind , which was intended to give an account of Wittgenstein´s position on the subject.

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The Upanishad translated into English with a preamble and arguments [...]. London; Benares Theosophical publishing society 1896 2 vols, 12mo obl. (n.c., very few spots). Contemp. half calf, marbled paper boards, gilt-orn. spines with raised bands (very lightly rubbed). English translation of these Sanskrit philosophical-religious texts of Hinduism. Translated by Georg Robert Stow Mead (1863-1933), English historian, translator and influential member of the Theosophical Society, and Jagadisha Chandra Chattopadhyaya.

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MOORE HENRY: (1898-1986)

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Oskar Graf, 1873 Freiburg in Breisgau-1958 Boll, hazy landscape with view of the Alps, inthe foreground cherry blossom branches, oil/canvas, signed lower left and dat. 43. approx. 73 x 91 cm, 80 x 100 cm

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Starting price 500 USD

MOORE G. E.: (1873-1958)

MOORE G. E.: (1873-1958)

MOORE HENRY: (1898-1986)

Oskar Graf, 1873 Freiburg in Breisgau-1958 Boll, hazy landscape with view of the Alps, inthe foreground cherry blossom branches, oil/canvas, signed lower left and dat. 43. approx. 73 x 91 cm, 80 x 100 cm

Demi Moore signed LaserDisc

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