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John A. Dupré is born
John A. Dupré is a philosopher of science who was born on July 3rd 1952 . He is known for his work in the area of philosophy of biology and has made significant contributions to the field during his career. -
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Dupré goes to college
Dupré studies Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University. -
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Dupré studies in California
Dupré studies Philosophy of Science and History of Science at the University of California, Berkeley. -
Dupré receives his PhD
John Dupré earns his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. -
Dupré publishes "The Evolution of the Genome"
John Dupré publishes "The Evolution of the Genome," his first book, which explores the role of chance and contingency in the evolution of the genome. Dupré argues that the genome is not a fixed and unchanging entity, but rather a highly dynamic and evolving system that is shaped by a variety of factors. Dupré contends that the relationship between genotype and phenotype is much more complex than is often assumed.
Dupré, John A. The Evolution of the Genome. Oxford University Press, 2005. -
Becoming a professor
Dupré becomes a Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University. -
The Disorder of Things is published
In The Disorder of Things, John Dupré argues that the traditional essentialist approach to defining biological kinds is misguided, and that a more flexible, non-essentialist approach is needed. Dupré explains that biological kinds are a product of contingent historical processes, and that there is no single right way to classify them.
Dupré, John. The Disorder of Things: Metaphysical Foundations of the Disunity of Science. Harvard University Press, 1993. -
Dupré becomes a philosophy professor
Dupré joins the University of Exeter as a Professor of Philosophy. -
Dupré publishes "Human Nature and the Limits of Science,"
Dupré publishes "Human Nature and the Limits of Science," which explores the philosophical and scientific implications of the idea that biological kinds are created by human classifications. -
Dupré becomes Director of the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society at the University of Exeter.
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Dupré is awarded the Lakatos Award for his contributions to the philosophy of science.
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Publishing "Processes of Life: Essays in the Philosophy of Biology"
In "Processes of Life: Essays in the Philosophy of Biology" John Dupré argues that biology should be studied as a dynamic and complex system, rather than just a collection of individual components. The book also explores the implications of biological research for society and ethics.
Dupré, John. Processes of Life: Essays in the Philosophy of Biology, Oxford University Press, 2012. -
Dupré becomes Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.