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John Dupre is Born
Professor John Dupre has been a major influence in the philosophy of Science. His career has had a focus on the philosophy of biology and has had impacts in the focus on biological classifications, evolutionary work, issues in economics and many more. Still alive, professor Dupre currently works as a Consulting Director at Egenis while also continuing to publish his research. Being a major influence in his field of philosophy, Professor Dupre has released over 170 publications. -
Receives Ph.D at Cambridge
Received his Ph.D after spending two years studying in the United States as a Harkness Fellow. He then taught at Stanford University. Dypre, J. (n.d.). Profile. University of Exeter. https://sociology.exeter.ac.uk/staff/dupre/ -
Natural Kinds and Biological Taxa published
One of Dupre's first philosophical reviews is published. This review looked at the "theory of natural kinds" developed by Putnam and Kripke and compared the requirements of their analysis with facts. Dupre, J. (1981, January). Natural Kinds and Biological Taxa. -
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Headed the reintroduction of philosophy at Exeter University.
Leaving his teaching post at the Department of Philosophy at Stanford, Dupre found further instructor positions at Birkbeck College and Exeter Universities. There he was vital in the undergrads involving with multiple areas of study to include the Philosophy of science, Philosophy of bilogy, Philosophy and sociology of genomis, Philosophy of mind, and the Philosophy of the social sciences and economics. Dypre, J. (n.d.). Profile University of Exeter. https://sociology.exeter.ac.uk/staff/dupre/ -
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Named Director of Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences.
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Elected as Fellow of American Association for the advancement of Science
Recognized as part of a distinguished society honoring his accomplishments in the field of Philosophy. AAAS members elected as fellows. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). (2011, January 28). https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-members-elected-fellows-3 -
A Modest Defense of Philosophical Respectability
One of Dupre's latest publications is released discussing causation being the result of interactions of processes. Dupré, J. (2021). Causally powerful processes. Synthese (Dordrecht), 199(3–4), 10667–10683. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-021-03263- -
Video on Professor Dupre's background and current/upcoming work
John Dupre discusses his background and his projects for 2023 including the lectures he has been asked to give. Some including the universe and its function as either a world of structure or things, general life views and processes, and race and gender topics. https://youtu.be/2ypWxCZhGCw?si=xh8WQ7FR44Qe_ky3 -
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Consulting Director of Egenis
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Welcomed to the American Philosophical Society and working with the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS)
John Dupre is welcomed into the American Philosophical Society for this extraordinary accomplishments earning him further recognition as a top scholar. He is also asked to join STIAS working on biology in process. This works to describe the nature of biology as a process. The American Philosophical Society welcomes new members for 2023. American Philosophical Society. (n.d.). https://www.amphilsoc.org/blog/american-philosophical-society-welcomes-new-members-2023 -
2024 and beyond
Today, Professor Dupre continues to work on his publications with seven currently "in progress" and looking to be released in 2024. His long tenure in molding the minds of students looking to further their knowledge in philosophy has been invaluable in shaping the way we conduct scientific research in many fields. Still offering his services as a Consultive Director at Egenis and working with STIAS, he will undoubtedly continue to inspire many people in the field of philosophy.