Derek Parfit
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About
British philosopher best known for his exploration of subjects including personal identity, rationality, and ethics.
Before Fame
He graduated from the University of Oxford in 1984.
Trivia
He drew philosophical inspiration from shows like Star Trek in an effort to explore thoughts and intuitions about our identities.
Family Life
He was born in China, but relocated to the United Kingdom with his family when he was young.
Associated With
He taught classes as a visiting professor at New York University where fashion designer John Bakel once studied.
