Derek Parfit
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Derek Parfit has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Feb 2022 on Lex Fridman. Derek Parfit is mentioned in the episode "A Revolution is Coming! - Jimmy Carr" on Triggernometry by Konstantin Kisin, indicating his relevance in discussions about philosophy. Additionally, he is listed in the Lex Fridman Podcast episode featuring Philip Goff, though he is not discussed in detail in that excerpt.
Derek Antony Parfit was a British philosopher who specialised in personal identity, rationality, and ethics. He is widely considered one of the most important and influential moral philosophers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2022 on Lex Fridman |
| Role | Philosopher |
| Field | Ethics, Personal Identity |
How do different shows talk about Derek Parfit?
2 shows discussed Derek Parfit in these episodes.
- Triggernometry — 1 episode
- Lex Fridman — 1 episode
Who talks about Derek Parfit on podcasts?
Konstantin Kisin brought up Derek Parfit; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Triggernometry.
- A Revolution is Coming! - Jimmy Carr on Triggernometry (Dec 2025) — Konstantin Kisin
- Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind | Lex Fridman Podcast #261 on Lex Fridman (Feb 2022)
What is Derek Parfit mentioned alongside?
Derek Parfit is most often mentioned alongside Fascism, Daniel Dennett and Philip Goff.
Mentioned together: Fascism, Daniel Dennett, Philip Goff, Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness, Mind Chat, Lex Fridman, Elon Musk, Panpsychism, Multiple Drafts Model, Luke Roelofs