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John Dupré

By SonjaHughes

  • Year of Birth 1952

    in Oxford

  • Dupre's Academic Career

    Dupré began his academic career and became actively engaged in philosophical research.
  • Academic Achievements

    Academic Achievements

    Dupré received his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge
  • St. John's College, Oxford

    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

    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

    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

    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

    University of Exeter

    Dupré became a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Exeter
  • Darwin's Legacy

    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 ‌