Closer to Truth's Philosophy of Biology

How can philosophy advance biology? How can biology influence philosophy? In this first series on Philosophy of Biology, Closer to Truth explores the challenges and implications of evolution. We ask how life on earth came to be as it is, and how humans came to be as we are. We address biologically based issues, such as sex/gender, race, cognition, culture, morality, healthcare, religion, alien life, and more. When philosophy and biology meet, sparks fly as both are enriched.

Fri, May 23	6:30 A.M.	How Did Cognition and Emotion Evolve? NH World (11.3) What can evolution reveal about the developmental history of thinking and feeling? How did cognition and emotion (affect) co-develop over evolutionary time? Can evolution help solve the mystery of consciousness?
Fri, May 23	1:30 P.M.	How Did Cognition and Emotion Evolve? NH World (11.3) What can evolution reveal about the developmental history of thinking and feeling? How did cognition and emotion (affect) co-develop over evolutionary time? Can evolution help solve the mystery of consciousness?
Fri, May 30	6:30 A.M.	Evolution Vs. Religion: Anything New? NH World (11.3) Two kinds of questions probe evolution vs. religion.
Fri, May 30	1:30 P.M.	Evolution Vs. Religion: Anything New? NH World (11.3) Two kinds of questions probe evolution vs. religion.
Fri, Jun 6	6:30 A.M.	Can Philosophy Discern Sex & Gender? NH World (11.3) Sexual questions abound. What is "normal" sexual behavior in light of diverse sexual variations? LGBTQ+ issues? Is sex in animal models relevant for human sexuality? A philosophical perspective can provide clarity.
Fri, Jun 6	1:30 P.M.	Can Philosophy Discern Sex & Gender? NH World (11.3) Sexual questions abound. What is "normal" sexual behavior in light of diverse sexual variations? LGBTQ+ issues? Is sex in animal models relevant for human sexuality? A philosophical perspective can provide clarity.
Fri, Jun 13	6:30 A.M.	What Does Transhumanism Foreshadow? NH World (11.3) Humanity's future is now framed by artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing interventions in the body to enhance.
Fri, Jun 13	1:30 P.M.	What Does Transhumanism Foreshadow? NH World (11.3) Humanity's future is now framed by artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing interventions in the body to enhance.