Podcasts

Samir Okasha is a professor of the philosophy of science whose work focuses on evolutionary theory and the philosophy of biology. He’s a fellow of the British Academy, and the author of several interesting and very accessible books on philosophy and science, including Agents and Goals in Evolution, and an introductory book to the philosophy of biology.

In this conversation, Samir and Matthew explore several topics at the intersection of science and philosophy, including: 

•  The difference between philosophical and scientific questions
•  The limits of human knowledge
•  Progress in science and philosophy
• Evolutionary psychology and the foundations of social and cultural norms
• Altruism, Morality

14.10.23