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David Edmonds

British philosopher and radio documentary maker; co-host with Nigel Warburton of the podcast Philosophy Bites; co-author of Wittgenstein's Poker (2001); author of Parfit (2023).

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The World of YesterdayBook Stefan Zweig

recommended

It’s a great book, but The World of Yesterday is regarded by many Zweigians as his masterpiece.

Five Books interview: the best books on The Vienna Circle

2020-12-12·fivebooks.com ↗

Practical EthicsBook Peter Singer

recommended

Practical Ethics came out in 1979, just before I began studying philosophy.

Five Books interview: the best books on Ethical Problems

2020-09-25·fivebooks.com ↗

Reasons and PersonsBook Derek Parfit

recommended

Reasons and Persons was written in 1984, and Derek Parfit was one of my postgraduate supervisors.

Five Books interview: the best books on Ethical Problems

2020-09-25·fivebooks.com ↗

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