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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.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by
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Sam Harris
as the author of "Parfit, a philosopher and his mission to save morality", a book about Derek Parfit.
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#321 — Reckoning with Parfit
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Xavier Bonilla
as the latest book by
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David Edmonds
and the topic of their conversation.
#250 - Parfit: A Dialogue with David Edmonds
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Josh Landy
as a new philosophical biography of Derek Parfit written by David Edmonds.
563: Derek Parfit and Your Future Self
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David Edmonds
' new book, discussed throughout the episode, and available in bookshops.
David Edmonds - The Moral Maze: Exploring Derek Parfit's Vision of Ethics | STM Podcast #177
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Morteza Hajizadeh
as one of
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David Edmonds
' books published by Princeton University Press.
David Edmonds, "Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, a Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need" (Princeton UP, 2025)

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