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Birth
British philosopher of science, John Dupré, was born on July 3rd 1952. -
Education
Dupré received his Ph.D from Cambridge University in 1981 after he spending two years in the United States as a Harkness Fellow. -
First major publication
In 1993 his first major book was published. “The Disorder of Things: Metaphysical Foundations of the Disunity of Science” where he introduces an argument against reductionism, the believe that human behavior can be explained by breaking it down into smaller parts. This set the foundation his future work. “Professor John Dupré.” University of Exeter, sociology.exeter.ac.uk/staff/dupre/. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023. -
Genetics and Genomics
From 2002-12 Dupré served as the director of ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society. He focused research on philosophical issues of genetics and genomics. A book collaboration happened with Professor Barry Barnes, the title “Genomes and What to Make of Them.” This book looks at the evolutionary history and how far humans have come from apes by looking at the power and risks of genetics. “Professor John Dupré.” University of Exeter, sociology.exeter.ac.uk/staff/dupre/. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023. -
Understanding Biology
[https://youtu.be/lklTdctDdIo] In the link provided John Dupré discusses the importance of understanding biology. Biological knowledge is changing views, scientific method, and the meaning of life. It is also essential in interpreting the world. -
A Process Ontology for Contemporary Biology
A project started in 2013 and finished in 2018 called “A Process Ontology for Contemporary Biology” was aimed to rethink issues concerning the philosophy of biology by expanding upon ontology of biology. “Professor John Dupré.” University of Exeter, sociology.exeter.ac.uk/staff/dupre/. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.