Parfit denies that it is of the utmost important that we develop a definite theory of personal identity to solve important cases that presuppose that concept.

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Derek Parfit argues that questions about identity, particularly in the context of ethics and future generations, can often be addressed without a strict definition of personal identity, suggesting that our traditional concerns about identity may not be as crucial as we think for resolving significant moral and philosophical issues.

Parfit Denies That It Is of the Utmost Important That