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Birth
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Doctorate Graduation
Dr. John Dupré earned his Doctorate in Philosophy in 1981 from the University of Cambridge (Pictured). He has taught Philosophy at Standford University, University of London, and University of Exeter.
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The Disorder of Things: Metaphysical Foundations of the Disunity of Science
In his most prominent publication, Dr. Dupré takes a pluralistic approach to interdisciplinary study of philosophy of science. He argues that there is not a single general process in science. This indifferentism, actually unifies branches of knowledge because there is more room for different knowledges to connect to one another, as opposed to forcing this connection on very strict systems. Source:
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Human Nature and the Limits of Science
Another one of Dr. Dupré's publications. Here, Dr. Dupré offers a critique into the then current endeavor of trying to understand humanity as whole, and argues against then-posed ideals about what makes humans act. Dupré argues about human beings being a force of cause in a indeterministic world, as well as for a more interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of human nature. Source:
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Darwin’s Legacy: What Evolution Means Today
In this publication, Dr. Dupré takes a look from an evolutionary lense into human behavior and complex constructs, such as morality, sexual choices, and even language. Dr. Dupré also takes a look into how DNA and evolution occurs from a philosophical perspective. This publication constructs both philosophical and scientific implications of evolutionary theory and analyzes the degree of effect that evolution has on these behaviors.
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Processes of Life: Essays in the Philosophy of Biology
This collection of essays are Dupré's engagement with the field of biology rooted in philosophy. He discusses topics such as the nature of biological processes, the understanding of biological individuals, and the implications of the then-current biological research, molecular biology, and developmental psychology. Source:
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