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Year of Birth 1952
in Oxford -
Dupre's Academic Career
Dupré began his academic career and became actively engaged in philosophical research. -
Academic Achievements
Dupré received his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge -
St. John's College, Oxford
In the early 1980s, John Dupré served as a Junior Research Fellow at St John's College, Oxford, contributing to research and academic pursuits in his field of expertise. -
University of Exeter
John Dupré joined the University of Exeter as a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Philosophy. Dupré's research focuses on the intersection of social theory and philosophy of science, exploring topics such as the nature of scientific knowledge and the social dimensions of scientific practice -
Dupre's First Publication
John Dupré published his first book, "The Disorder of Things," exploring the nature of scientific knowledge and the social dimensions of scientific practice. -
Dupre's 2nd publication
published "Human Nature and the Limits of Science" -
The Centre for the Study of Life Science
John Dupré founded The Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an interdisciplinary research center focused on exploring the philosophical, social, and ethical implications of advances in the life sciences, fostering collaboration and critical analysis in the field. -
University of Exeter
Dupré became a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Exeter -
Darwin's Legacy
Published "Darwin's Legacy: What Evolution Means Today," -
Director of the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society
Dupré was appointed as the Director of the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society (Egenis) at the University of Exeter. In this role, he led interdisciplinary research and scholarship examining the societal and ethical dimensions of genomics. -
Chair in Philosophy of Science
Dupré was awarded the position of Chair in Philosophy of Science and Director of the Centre for the Study of the Life Sciences (Egenis) at the University of Exeter. In this role, he led research and academic activities exploring the philosophical and societal aspects of the life sciences. -
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Dupre's publications
published "Processes of Life: Essays in the Philosophy of Biology," "The Philosophy of Molecular Medicine: Foundational Issues in Research and Practice." "Darwin's Legacy: What Evolution Means Today,"Humans and Other Animals: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Human-Animal Interactions" "The Disorder of Things: Metaphysical Foundations of the Disunity of Science" and "Metaphysics and the Philosophy of Science: New Essays." -
STIAS Public Lecture Series
STIAS Public Lecture Series 2023: John Dupre Full Lecture. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1g5-xK7rBc&ab_channel=STIAS