{"product_id":"9780198249085","title":"Reasons and Persons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReasons and Persons\u003c\/strong\u003e by Derek Parfit is a profound exploration of ethics and moral philosophy, delving into the intricacies of personal identity, rationality, and the nature of reasons. This seminal work challenges conventional views while offering fresh insights into how we perceive ourselves and our obligations to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParfit's narrative is woven around the complex interrelations between self-interest and moral reasoning. Through a philosophical lens, he examines thought experiments and paradoxes that reveal the often conflicting nature of our desires and moral duties. The book is divided into sections that tackle various themes, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe importance of personal identity in ethical decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe implications of consequentialism and deontological ethics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow our understanding of reasons shapes our moral beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParfit's meticulous approach invites readers to reconsider their assumptions about what it means to live a moral life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“A landmark in moral philosophy that challenges readers to think deeply about the nature of self and ethical obligation.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders have praised Parfit's ability to blend rigorous argumentation with accessible prose, making complex ideas understandable without sacrificing depth. His arguments are not just theoretical but engage with real-world implications, prompting readers to reflect on their own moral frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudents and scholars of philosophy seeking a foundational text in ethics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in the intersections of identity and morality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFans of Parfit's other works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eOn What Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find this book a compelling precursor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56258203287884,"sku":"9780198249085","price":26.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780198249085_886689f3-a2c6-4840-9e8a-f319aa133f60.webp?v=1765938099","url":"https:\/\/foxandfablebooksellers.com\/fr\/products\/9780198249085","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}