Review: The Purpose of the Universe
Review of Phillip Goff’s Why? The Purpose of the Universe for the FT
ReadReview of Phillip Goff’s Why? The Purpose of the Universe for the FT
ReadAll the most popular defences of philosophy make a basic philosophical mistake. They all focus on instrumental rather than intrinsic values, arguing that philosophy is a means to the ends of happiness, moral virtue or thinking well. But a large part of philosophy is about identifying what we should pursue as ends in themselves.
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ReadParfit often said, “If my arguments don’t succeed, my life has been wasted.” Fortunately he was wrong. He ultimately failed, but more brilliantly than almost all the rest of us could ever succeed.
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