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John Dupré born on 3 July 1952, is the Director of Egenis, The Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, at the University of Exeter, and Professor of Philosophy of Science.
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He received his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge in 1981, and was a Junior Research Fellow at St John’s College, Oxford from 1980-1982. He was a member of the Stanford University Department of Philosophy from 1982 to 1996. -
This book argued how pluralistic metaphysics is better suited in understanding contemporary science, especially biology. -
This book strongly supports "Human Evolution Theory." It also, examines the consequences for our view of human nature, religion, and non-human animals. -
John Dupre was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in recognition of his work on Darwinism, -
President of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science.
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John Dupre explores recent revolutionary developments in biology and considers their relevance for our understanding of human nature and human society. -
1 Jan 2019: Vice-President and President-Elect of the Philosophy of Science Association.
2021-2022: President of the Association -
Honorary International Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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The Third Way Evolution in the Era of Genomics and Epigenomics. John Dupre, www.thethirdwayofevolution.com, 2 Apr. 2014, www.thethirdwayofevolution.com/people/view/john-dupre
John Dupre. "John Dupre." Interview by Talpsepp-Randla, Philosophy Now a Magazine of Ideas. 13 Mar 2014,
www.philosophynow.org/issues/133/John_Dupre