Dr. Tim Lewens

Biography

Tim Lewens is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, where he specializes in the philosophy of biology, philosophy of science, and philosophical bioethics. He is the principal investigator of a large, multi-institution project titled 'Putting Extended Evolutionary Synthesis to the Test', funded by the John Templeton Foundation. His previous work includes serving as the principal investigator for the ERC-funded project 'Science and Human Nature?' from 2011 to 2016. Between 2009 and 2015, Tim was a Council Member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, where he participated in working parties for reports on ethical issues surrounding novel techniques for the prevention of mitochondrial DNA disorders and the donation of human bodies for medical research. From 2014 to 2017, he served as the Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Tim has published several important works, including 'Why Disagree About Human Nature' and has edited volumes such as 'Meaning in Science' and 'Cultural Evolution: Conceptual Challenges'. His academic contributions also include articles in journals focused on the intersection of biology and philosophy, where he discusses concepts like synthetic biology and the implications of evolutionary theory.

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