Lineages as evolving processes

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• John Dupré (University of Exeter)
• Thursday 26 October 2023, 15:30-17:00
• Arts School Lecture Theatre A.

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In this talk I shall consider some implications of a process philosophy for our theory of evolution. Starting with the entities in which evolution most commonly occurs, lineages, I explain what these are and why they should be seen as long-lasting processes. I then use this insight as a perspective to look at various factors in evolution, touching on the current debate between defenders of the now traditional modern synthesis and the extended evolutionary synthesis. I shall conclude with reflections on some unique features of the human lineage.

This talk is part of the Departmental Seminars in History and Philosophy of Science series.

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