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Reasons and Persons
Derek Parfit · 1984 · 543 pages
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About the book
Derek Parfit presents a rigorous investigation into metaethics, moral responsibility, and the nature of personhood in one of the most influential philosophical works of the 20th century. Arguing that our conventional understanding of the self is misleading, he re-examines fundamental questions: what makes life valuable, how we should act, and what the basis for morality is.
Parfit challenges deep assumptions about personal identity and rationality, proposing that we may not be the moral units we imagine ourselves to be. Although too complex for casual readers, the book offers transformative insights for those seeking to understand moral philosophy and ethical decision-making at their deepest foundations.
Book details
| Author | Derek Parfit |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1984 |
| Pages | 543 |
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”I don't entirely agree, but I think it's a really interesting, modern read on moral philosophy.”
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