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Reasons and Persons
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1984 · Derek Parfit
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Synopsis
Reasons and Persons is a 1984 book by the philosopher Derek Parfit, in which he discusses ethics, rationality and personal identity. It is divided into four parts, dedicated to self-defeating theories, rationality and time, personal identity and responsibility toward future generations.
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Details
- Type
- Book
- Release date
- January 1, 1984
- Created by
- Derek Parfit
- Countries
- United Kingdom