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1. www.washingtonpost.com › books › 2023/05/04Book review: 'Parfit' by David Edmonds - The Washington Post

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   May 4, 2023 · David Edmonds’s new book, “Parfit: ... An earlier version of this review incorrectly suggested that a Stephen Fry who was connected to Derek Parfit was the actor Stephen Fry. They are ...

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   A book review of Parfit by David Edmonds Parfit by David Edmonds | Book review | The TLS If at some point in the past fifty years or so you have studied philosophy in the English-speaking world, you’ll probably have encountered Derek Parfit,

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   The author should be congratulated. This is both a fabulous book and a necessary biography of a significant Oxford academic who a lot of people have sort of heard of but can’t quite place: Derek Parfit (1942-2017) (Balliol, 1961), or as Edmonds offers, ‘the most famous philosopher most people have never heard of.’

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   Apr 29, 2024 · 4.27. 388 ratings60 reviews. From the bestselling coauthor of Wittgenstein’s Poker , an entertaining and illuminating biography of a brilliant philosopher who tried to rescue morality from nihilism. Derek Parfit (1942–2017) is the most famous philosopher most people have never heard of. Widely regarded as one of the greatest moral thinkers ...

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   Apr 18, 2023 · The person you imagined existed. His name was Derek Parfit, he was utterly fascinating and delightful and brilliant, and with this book David Edmonds has painted him a beautiful, thorough, and compelling portrait.”—Michael Schur, creator of The Good Place and author of How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question

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   Apr 18, 2023 · David Edmonds, a seasoned philosopher and author, has delivered yet another compelling work in his latest book, "Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality". The book serves as an intellectual biography, detailing the life and philosophical endeavours of one of the most influential moral philosophers of the 20th and early 21st centuries, Derek Parfit.

   • Author: David Edmonds

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   What are some good books about Parfit?

   • Let's start with "Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality" by David Edmonds. I am not really into biographical books but couldn't pass this by as Parfit is one of my favorite philosophers. His "Reasons and Persons" is the work of genius. "On What Matters" is another one.

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   Is Derek Parfit a good book?

   • This book is a must-read for anyone interested in moral philosophy, or simply looking to explore the ideas that have shaped contemporary thoughts on ethics, personal identity, and moral responsibility. David Edmonds has done a fantastic job of making Derek Parfit's philosophy accessible and engaging to all.

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   Is Derek Parfit a philosopher and his mission to save morality?

   • In conclusion, "Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality" is a brilliant exploration of Derek Parfit's life and philosophy. It offers an insightful and engaging journey into the world of one of the most significant moral philosophers of our time.

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   Why did Parfit only publish three books?

   • He only published three books because of his perfectionism, but his book, Reason and Persons, is considered a seminal moral philosophy work. Parfit believed we should “be less concerned with ourselves and more with the common good.” His dedication to philosophy is astounding.

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   May 22, 2023 · Derek Parfit was a moral philosopher, which makes few hearts race, but also one whose life offered little else than academic toil. He lived a cloistered, privileged, life from his time as a schoolboy until his death at the age of 74. His parents had medical qualifications, and evangelical backgrounds. They became Christian missionaries and were ...