Why Philosophy of Evolutionary Biology?
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May 13, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 246
About this episode
This episode explores the philosophy of evolutionary biology and its implications for science, religion, and human identity through conversations with various experts.
Why do we need philosophy to understand evolution? Robert Lawrence Kuhn explores the philosophy of evolutionary biology — not just how evolution works, but what its core concepts really mean. Through conversations with Elliott Sober, Richard Dawkins, Samir Okasha, John Dupré, Dennis Noble, and Michael Ruse, this episode examines natural selection, common ancestry, challenges to evolutionary theory, and the deeper implications of evolution for science, religion, and human identity. Featuring interviews with Elliott Sober, Richard Dawkins, Samir Okasha, John Dupré, Dennis Noble, and Michael Ruse.Subscribe to Closer To Truth: https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV Join the Community: Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/ Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.com Support the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/ Official Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/closertotruth/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloserToTruthTV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotruth/ X: https://x.com/CloserToTruth
People in this episode
Host: Robert Lawrence Kuhn
Guests: Elliott Sober, Richard Dawkins, Samir Okasha, John Dupré, Dennis Noble, Michael Ruse
Topics covered
- philosophy of evolutionary biology
- natural selection
- common ancestry
- evolutionary theory
- science and religion
- human identity
Keywords
- evolution
- philosophy
- natural selection
- common ancestry
- evolutionary theory
- science
- religion
- human identity
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