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Parfit
A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality
Book • 2024
This biography by David Edmonds delves into the life of Derek Parfit, a renowned moral philosopher who dedicated himself to rescuing morality from nihilism.
Parfit's ideas have profoundly influenced modern moral concerns, including long-termism and altruism.
The book provides an engaging and accessible introduction to Parfit's philosophical contributions and his eccentric yet dedicated life.
Parfit's ideas have profoundly influenced modern moral concerns, including long-termism and altruism.
The book provides an engaging and accessible introduction to Parfit's philosophical contributions and his eccentric yet dedicated life.
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as a biography of a great British moral philosopher.


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David Edmonds

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as a new philosophical biography of Derek Parfit written by David Edmonds.

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David Edmonds

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David Edmonds

David Edmonds, "Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, a Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need" (Princeton UP, 2025)