Edmonds, David

Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality

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ISBN 13:: 9780691225241
author:: Edmonds, David
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Princeton University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2025
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 20.1 x 13.2 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Philosophers, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Derek Parfit was one of the most influential philosophers of the past century, yet his work has largely gone unnoticed by the general public. This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and ideas of this brilliant thinker. Parfit's philosophy focused on rescuing morality from nihilism, arguing that it has an objective, rational basis. He believed that if he couldn't demonstrate this, his own life would be futile and all human lives meaningless. His work had far-reaching implications for our understanding of equality, altruism, and what we owe to future generations. David Edmonds presents a compelling portrait of Parfit's extraordinary thinker, connecting his work and life in a clear and accessible way. This book provides a powerful introduction to Parfit's profound and challenging ideas, shedding new light on the remarkable influence he continues to have on contemporary thought.

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