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Reasons and Persons by Derek Parfit (1986, Uk-Trade Paper)
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"Reasons and Persons" by Derek Parfit is a classic philosophical work published by Oxford University Press in 1986. This paperback edition, part of the Oxford Paperbacks series, delves into the subjects of ethics and moral philosophy, specifically focusing on movements and rationalism. With a total of 560 pages, this textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the author's theories and insights on the complexities of human reasoning and moral considerations. Written in English, this book is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in philosophy.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10019824908X
ISBN-139780198249085
eBay Product ID (ePID)16038434122
Product Key Features
Number of Pages560 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameReasons and Persons
Publication Year1986
SubjectEthics & Moral Philosophy, Movements / Rationalism
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPhilosophy
AuthorDerek Parfit
FormatUk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight20.5 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN83-015139
Dewey Edition19
Reviews"Very few works in the subject can compare with Parfit's in scope, fertility, imaginative resource, and cogency of reasoning."--P.F. Strawson, The New York Review of Books "Complex, brilliant, and entertaining....This book is chock-full of impressive arguments, many of which seem destined to become part of the standard analytic repertory....It is an understatement to say that it is well worth reading."--International Studies in Philosophy "Extraordinary...Brilliant...Astonishingly rich in ideas...A major contribution to philosophy: it will be read, honoured, and argued about for many years to come."--Samuel Scheffler, Times Literary Supplement "A brilliantly clever and imaginative book...Strange and excitingly intense."--Alan Ryan, Sunday Times (London) "Not many books reset the philosophical agenda in the way that this one does....Western philosophy, especially systematic ethics, will not be the same again."--Philosophical Books, "Very few works in the subject can compare with Parfit's in scope, fertility, imaginative resource, and cogency of reasoning."--P.F. Strawson,The New York Review of Books "Complex, brilliant, and entertaining....This book is chock-full of impressive arguments, many of which seem destined to become part of the standard analytic repertory....It is an understatement to say that it is well worth reading."--International Studies in Philosophy "Extraordinary...Brilliant...Astonishingly rich in ideas...A major contribution to philosophy: it will be read, honoured, and argued about for many years to come."--Samuel Scheffler,Times Literary Supplement "A brilliantly clever and imaginative book...Strange and excitingly intense."--Alan Ryan,Sunday Times(London) "Not many books reset the philosophical agenda in the way that this one does....Western philosophy, especially systematic ethics, will not be the same again."--Philosophical Books, "Very few works in the subject can compare with Parfit's in scope, fertility, imaginative resource, and cogency of reasoning."--P.F. Strawson, The New York Review of Books"Complex, brilliant, and entertaining....This book is chock-full of impressive arguments, many of which seem destined to become part of the standard analytic repertory....It is an understatement to say that it is well worth reading."--International Studies in Philosophy"Extraordinary...Brilliant...Astonishingly rich in ideas...A major contribution to philosophy: it will be read, honoured, and argued about for many years to come."--Samuel Scheffler, Times Literary Supplement"A brilliantly clever and imaginative book...Strange and excitingly intense."--Alan Ryan, Sunday Times (London)"Not many books reset the philosophical agenda in the way that this one does....Western philosophy, especially systematic ethics, will not be the same again."--Philosophical Books
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Dewey Decimal193
Table Of ContentPart One -- Self-Defeating TheoriesChapter 1. Theories that are Indirectly Self-DefeatingChapter 2. Practical DilemmasChapter 3. Five Mistakes n Moral MathematicsChapter 4. Theories that are Directly Self-DefeatingChapter 5. ConclusionsPart Two -- Rationality and TimeChapter 6. The Best Objection to the Self-Interest TheoryChapter 7. The Appeal to Full RelativityChapter 8. Different Attitudes to TimeChapter 9. Why We Should Reject SPart Three -- Personal IdentityChapter 10. What We Believe Ourselves to BeChapter 11. How We are Not What We BElieveChapter 12. Why Our Identity is Not What MattersChapter 13. What Does MatterChapter 14. Personal Identity and RationalityChapter 15. Personal Identity and MoralityPart Four -- Future GenerationsChapter 16. The Non-Identity ProblemChapter 17. The Repugnant ConclusionChapter 18. The Absurd ConclusionChapter 19. The Mere Addition ParadoxConcluding ChapterApendices
SynopsisChallenging, with several powerful arguments, some of our deepest beliefs about rationality, morality, and personal identity, Derek Parfit claims that we have a false view about our own nature., This book challenges, with several powerful arguments, some of our deepest beliefs about rationality, morality, and personal identity. The author claims that we have a false view of our own nature; that it is often rational to act against our own best interests; that most of us have moral views that are directly self-defeating; and that, when we consider future generations the conclusions will often be disturbing. He concludes that moral non-religious moral philosophy is a young subject, with a promising but unpredictable future., Challenging, with several powerful arguments, some of our deepest beliefs about rationality, morality, and personal identity, Parfit claims that we have a false view about our own nature. It is often rational to act against our own best interests, he argues, and most of us have moral views that are self-defeating. We often act wrongly, although we know there will be no one with serious grounds for complaint, and when we consider future generations it is very hard to avoid conclusions that most of us will find very disturbing., This book challenges, with several powerful arguments, some of our deepest beliefs about rationality, morality, and personal identity. The author claims that we have a false view of our own nature; that it is often rational to act against our own best interests; that most of us have moral views that are directly self-defeating; and that, when we consider future generations the conclusions will often be disturbing. He concludes that moral non-religious moralphilosophy is a young subject, with a promising but unpredictable future., Challenging, with several powerful arguments, some of our deepest beliefs about rationality, morality, and personal identity, Derek Parfit claims that we have a false view about our own nature. It is often rational to act against our own best interests, he argues, and most of us have moral views that are self-defeating. We often act wrongly, although we know there will be no one with serious grounds for complaint, and when we consider future generations it is very hard to avoid conclusions that most of us will find very disturbing.
LC Classification NumberBJ1012
