Reading Parfit

On What Matters

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Reading Parfit by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781351847179
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 16, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781351847179
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 16, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Derek Parfit was one of the world’s leading philosophers. His On What Matters was the most eagerly awaited book in philosophy for many years. Reading Parfit: On What Matters is an essential overview and assessment of volumes 1 and 2 of Parfit’s monumental work by a team of international contributors, and includes responses by Parfit himself. It discusses central features of Parfit’s book, including the structure and nature of reasons; the ideas underlying moral principles; Parfit’s discussions of consequentialism, contractualism and Kantian deontology; and his metaethical ideas and arguments.

Reading Parfit will be central reading for students of ethics and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most important works of philosophy published in the last fifty years.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Derek Parfit was one of the world’s leading philosophers. His On What Matters was the most eagerly awaited book in philosophy for many years. Reading Parfit: On What Matters is an essential overview and assessment of volumes 1 and 2 of Parfit’s monumental work by a team of international contributors, and includes responses by Parfit himself. It discusses central features of Parfit’s book, including the structure and nature of reasons; the ideas underlying moral principles; Parfit’s discussions of consequentialism, contractualism and Kantian deontology; and his metaethical ideas and arguments.

Reading Parfit will be central reading for students of ethics and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most important works of philosophy published in the last fifty years.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Body Massage for the Beauty Therapist by
Cover of the book Free Adjuncts and Absolutes in English by
Cover of the book Independent Filmmaking and Digital Convergence by
Cover of the book Bariatric Surgery by
Cover of the book Legitimacy, Legal Development and Change by
Cover of the book Core Competencies in Counseling and Psychotherapy by
Cover of the book Reading East Asian Writing by
Cover of the book Offshore Renewable Energy by
Cover of the book Macho Love by
Cover of the book Program Management by
Cover of the book The Great Powers and the End of the Ottoman Empire by
Cover of the book Narrative Thought and Narrative Language by
Cover of the book The Aesthetics of Self-Becoming by
Cover of the book Community-Making in Early Stuart Theatres by
Cover of the book Transgressive Women in Modern Russian and East European Cultures by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy