Edmonds, David

Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality

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ISBN 13:
9780691225234
author:
Edmonds, David
format:
Hardback
publisher:
PRINCETON UNIV PR
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
408
Dimensions:
23.6 x 15.8 x 3.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Philosophers, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£25.57

Description

Derek Parfit was one of the greatest moral thinkers of the past hundred years, yet his name is not widely known. This biography by David Edmonds sheds light on the life and ideas of this fascinating philosopher. Parfit's work focused on rescuing morality from nihilism, arguing that it has an objective, rational basis. He believed that if he couldn't demonstrate this, his life would be futile and all our lives meaningless. His single-minded pursuit of philosophical progress led him to make significant contributions to fields such as equality, altruism, and the nature of personhood. Edmonds' biography offers a clear introduction to Parfit's profound and challenging ideas, providing a powerful portrait of an extraordinary thinker who continues to have a remarkable influence on the world of ideas.

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