Reasons and Persons
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Reasons and Persons has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Triggernometry (Dec 2025).
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.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Triggernometry |
| Author | Derek Parfit |
| Published | 1984 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press, Incorporated |
| ISBN | 9780191519840 |
Who talks about Reasons and Persons on podcasts?
Konstantin Kisin brought up Reasons and Persons; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Triggernometry.
- A Revolution is Coming! - Jimmy Carr on Triggernometry (Dec 2025) — Konstantin Kisin
What is Reasons and Persons mentioned alongside?
Reasons and Persons is most often mentioned alongside Jonathan Haidt, Kanye West and NHS.
Mentioned together: Jonathan Haidt, Kanye West, NHS, Great Britain, Fascism, Mark Fisher, Benign Violation Theory, Netherlands, Eric Weinstein, Taiwan