

The Philosophy of Derek Parfit with David Edmonds
Sep 6, 2023
David Edmonds, British philosopher and radio feature maker at the BBC World Service, discusses the controversial legacy of philosopher Derek Parfit. Topics include Parfit's influence on obligations to future people, his unusual relationship with his body, the consequences of taking action on climate change, the Non-identity Problem and moral dilemmas, introduction to Parfit's work, and a famous thought experiment in moral philosophy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Derek Parfit: Influence on Obligations to Future People
03:31 • 25min
Derek Parfit's Unusual Relationship with his Body
28:29 • 13min
The Consequences of Taking Action on Climate Change
41:25 • 2min
The Non-Identity Problem and Moral Dilemmas
43:48 • 2min
Introduction to Derek Parfit's Work
45:41 • 7min
The Future Work and a Famous Thought Experiment in Moral Philosophy
52:16 • 3min