John Dupré (3 July 1952)

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  • Birth

    John Dupree was born on 3 July 1952 in Pembury, Kent, England. He is a well know British philosophy who has contributed fundamentally to the philosophy of biology.
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    Education

    In 1980, John Dupre earned his master’s degree from the University of Oxford. Later, in 1981, he obtained his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge.
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    Early Career

    John Dupre held multiple positions at Stanford University. While there, he was an assistant professor (1982-1989), an associate professor (1989-1995) and a professor of philosophy (1996)

  • "The Disorder of Things: Metaphysical Foundations of the Unity of Science"

    John Dupre book, "The Disorder of Things: Metaphysical Foundations of the Unity of Science”, was published in 1993. His stance is that indeterministic metaphysics is better at comprehending science, more so biology, than the monistic physicalism.He systematically attacks the ideal of scientific unity by showing how its underlying assumptions are at odds with the central conclusions of science itself (“The Disorder of Things — Harvard University Press”).

  • "Human Nature and the Limits of Science,"

    John Dupre’s book, "Human Nature and the Limits of Science," was published in 2001. This particular book philosophically questioned what it means to be human. It explored concepts like free will, consciousness, and morality. This book applies to the study of human nature the generally pluralistic metaphysics and methodology developed in the author's earlier work. (“Human Nature and the Limits of Science”).

  • Darwin's Legacy: What Evolution Means Today

    John Dupre’s book Darwin's Legacy: What Evolution Means Today., was published in 2003. This book show’s why He shows why the theory of evolution is one of the most important scientific ideas of all time. It dives into Darwin’s theory of evolution and what it means for our view of humanity. (Dupré).

  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

    In 2010, John Dupre was recognized for his work on Darwinism. He was elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. AAAS Fellows are a distinguished cadre of scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements across disciplines, from research, teaching, and technology, to administration in academia, industry and government, to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public. (American Association for the...)

  • Why philosophy of biology

    In this Youtube video, John Dupre talks about the importance of biology. He emphasizes on how crucial of a role it has in shaping our comprehension of science.
    (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lklTdctDdIo&ab_channel=BristolPhilosophy)