Ellen Clarke, The Units of Life | BJPS Review of Books John Dupré reviews The Units of Life, by Ellen Clarke

A nice review from John Dupre at the BJPS review of books www.thebsps.org/reviewofbook...

Annual Conference | 2026 | BSPS The BSPS Annual Conference takes place on 21–23 July 2026 at the University of Leeds

Registration for the British Society for the Philosophy of Science is now open!

VENUE: University of Leeds
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Robin Hendry (Durham), Tarja Knuutila (Vienna), Eleanor Knox (KCL)
DATES: Tuesday 21 July — Thursday 23 July

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12noon pacific daylight time. Which is 8pm in the uk. I think. I hope. I’m gonna clock in an hour early cos I haven’t recovered from the British clock change yet, I can’t cope with time zones!!!!

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Looking forward to this

MA Funding in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science The School is pleased to announce that it has several funding opportunities available for taught Masters students for 2026-27 entry, in addition to the many offered by the University more generally.

MA funding for 2026/7 is available now in the school of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at Leeds ahc.leeds.ac.uk/philosophy/n...

Ellen’s book is a fantastic treatment of one of the most fascinating intersections between biology and philosophy.

Robert A. Wilson, Review Essay, Ellen Clarke, The Units of Life: Kinds of Individual in Biology. Oxford University Press, 2025. - PhilArchive This is a 4000-word essay review of Ellen Clarke's new book on biological individuals.

First review is out! philarchive.org/rec/WILREE-4

Very much looking forward to this!

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Tomorrow!

Next Wednesday!

Ellen Clarke, "The Units of Life: Kinds of Individual in Biology" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Hear Carrie Figdor interviewing me about my book here open.spotify.com/episode/7drX...

Do molecules have structure? The view from quantum physics | Vanessa Seifert and Alexander Franklin 6.30pm Wed 25 Feb | Vanessa Seifert, Alexander Franklin | Ticket Required | Free public event at LSE

We are delighted to invite you all to the inaugural BJPS Popper Prize Lecture on Wednesday 25 February 2026 6.30-8pm. To be delivered by the 2024 BJPS Popper Prize winners, Alex Franklin and Vanessa Seifert. This hybrid event will be hosted by LSE. Please register here: www.lse.ac.uk/events/molec...

Annual Conference | 2026 | BSPS The BSPS Annual Conference takes place on 21–23 July 2026 at the University of Leeds

Decisions for symposia at the BSPS have now gone out. But you’re still in time to submit an abstract for an individual presentation! www.thebsps.org/news/bsps-an...

Hyped for this tomorrow!

Annual Conference | 2026 | BSPS The BSPS Annual Conference takes place on 21–23 July 2026 at the University of Leeds

Now that we're officially in 2026, it's time to start locking in your 2026 conference travel plans, starting with BSPS 2026 in Leeds! Calls for Symposia and Abstracts are now open (CFS closes on 14 Jan, CFA closes 11 Feb). www.thebsps.org/news/bsps-an...

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Bit hypocritical that Trump is threatening strikes on Iran if *their* security forces kill protesters?!

2 year Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the University of St Andrews on my project "Aesthetic Values and the Social Dimensions of Science"

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British Society for the Philosophy of Science Doctoral Scholarships Doctoral scholarships awarded by the BSPS for doctoral work in the philosophy of science undertaken at any UK university

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I used to joke that the board game ‘Risk’ taught me all the geography I know. Little did I know I was learning future global politics too!

Thanks from me too! Would love to know what you think….

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Trinity College Dublin are hiring an Assistant Professor in Philosophy, History or Ethics of Science.

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The Paradox of the Organism: Adaptation and Internal Conflict is now out!

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Just got a royalty check from OUP. Merry Christmas!

Workshop announcement Call for Registration: At the Intersection of Pragmatism, Scientific Realism and Cognitive Science Date: January 20-21, 2026 Location: Seminar Room 2, IDEA Centre (17 Blenheim Terrace), U…

All-star workshop 'At the Intersection of Pragmatism, Scientific Realism and Cognitive Science'
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The BSPS is coming to Leeds!
Get your symposia proposals in by Jan 14th
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The open access pdf has been out for a while but so much more exciting to hold the physical book in my hands!

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Today at 3.30 the Leeds Centre for HPS has Professor Rob Wilson delivering a talk: "Norming Human Individuality: The Significance of Eugenification".
DM me to get the location or join link.