
 Hermitix
 Hermitix 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 
