Reasons and Persons

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1984

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Reasons and Persons

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1984

Book Details

Pages

543

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1984

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

Reasons and Persons by Derek Parfit explores ethical theory and personal identity, examining how individual choices impact moral reasoning, decision-making, and the nature of the self. The book challenges conventional ethical theories and introduces new perspectives on personhood and rationality, questioning the relationship between identity and morality.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

Review Roundup

Reasons and Persons by Derek Parfit is highly regarded for its rigorous philosophical arguments and groundbreaking exploration of personal identity and ethics. Critics praise its originality and depth, though some find its density challenging. Parfit's work is considered essential reading for those interested in moral philosophy, despite its complexity.

Who Should Read Reasons and Persons?

Readers who relish complex philosophical debates and ethical dilemmas will enjoy Derek Parfit's Reasons and Persons. Comparable to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice, it appeals to those intrigued by rationality, identity, and morality's intricate questions.

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