Parfit : a philosopher and his mission to save morality

Edmonds, David, 1964- author.

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"Derek Parfit (1942-2017) is the most famous philosopher you've likely never heard of. In 1984, Parfit published what was, and is still, hailed by many philosophers as a work of genius - one of the most cited works of philosophy since World War II, Reasons and Persons. At its core, he argued that we should be concerned less with our own interests and more with the common good. His book brims with brilliant argumentative detail and stunningly inve...

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ISBN:

9780691225234

Description:

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

1 Made in China 1
2 Prepping for Life 11
3 Eton Titan 25
4 History Boy 37
5 Oxford Words 45
6 An American Dream 65
7 Soul Man 79
8 Teletransporter 98
9 A Transatlantic Affair 118
10 Parfit Scandal 128
11 Work, Work, Work, and Janet 151
12 Moral Mathematics 169
13 Mind's Eye in Mist and Snow 185
14 Glory! Promotion! 198
15 Blues and the Bluebell Woods 210
16 Priority View 224
17 Derekarnia 241
18 Alpha Gamma Kant 252
19 Climbing the Mountain 266
20 Lifeboats, Tunnels, and Bridges 284
21 Marriage and Pizza 295
22 Incompatible with Life 315
23 Parfit's Gamble 325

LCCN:

2022040769

Control Number:

3288040

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