Tag: Derek Parfit
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British philosopher (1942–2017), widely regarded as one of the most important moral philosophers of his era. His landmark Reasons and Persons dismantled ordinary assumptions about personal identity and rationality and opened up population ethics, while On What Matters defended moral objectivity. His rigorous, future-oriented arguments about what we owe to later generations made him a major influence on effective altruism and on careful decision-making under deep uncertainty.
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Specialization is For Insects
Developing broad interests and skills not only dovetails perfectly with the frugal life, but acts as a force multiplier that propels you towards your financial goals at blistering speed.
