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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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Sam Harris

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 #321 — Reckoning with Parfit 
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Luis Garicano

 John H. Cochrane, Klaus Masuch, and Luis Garicano, "Crisis Cycle: Challenges, Evolution, and Future of the Euro" (Princeton UP, 2025) 
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Xavier Bonilla

David Edmonds

 #250 - Parfit: A Dialogue with David Edmonds 
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Josh Landy

 563: Derek Parfit and Your Future Self 

David Edmonds

 David Edmonds - The Moral Maze: Exploring Derek Parfit's Vision of Ethics | STM Podcast #177 
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Morteza Hajizadeh

David Edmonds

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





