Derek Parfit
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Derek Parfit 🇬🇧

"Parfit"
["English Philosopher (Reasons And Persons)."]
Born c. 1943 🇬🇧 London, Great Britain
Passed Away Jan 01, 2017 London, United Kingdom
Lifespan 74 years old
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"Wisdom begins when we seek understanding before judgment."

Archival Overview

Derek Antony Parfit was a British philosopher who specialised in personal identity, rationality, and ethics. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to philosophy.

Biographical Record

Derek Parfit (1943–2017) was an eminent United Kingdom figure whose career in philosophy left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Derek exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

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....

The passing of Derek Parfit on 2017-01-01 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United Kingdom and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.

Key Life Milestones

1978

Breakthrough and Professional Recognition

Achieved national recognition for foundational work and leadership in philosophy.

2002

Lifetime Achievement and Global Impact

Honored with prestigious awards recognizing a lifetime of transformative impact and dedication.

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Highgate & Golders Green Memorial Grounds
London, United Kingdom
GPS: 51.5074, -0.1278
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