Draft of a chapter in Derek Parfit's On what matters

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MS. 23743.3

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'Naturalism', an early typewritten draft of Chapter 25, 'Non-Analytical Naturalism' in Derek Parfit's On what matters, vol. 2, published by Oxford University Press in 2011. The draft is preceded by a note stating 'I know that this draft contains several mistakes'.

Dates

Creation: [c 2010]

Extent

56 Leaves

Language of Materials

English

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MS. 23743.3

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CMD ID 23743.3

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Abstract

Draft of chapter in Derek Parfit's On what matters, [c 2010].

Biographical / Historical

Derek Antony Parfit (1942-2017) was a philosopher. Having studied history at Balliol College, Oxford, Parfit devoted the rest of his academic life to philosophy, with a particular interest in ethical and identity matters. Further details of his life and work can be found in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.