philosophy

The pandemic has revealed the importance of preparing students to critically evaluate the conceptual foundations and real-world impact of science.

In Chapter 1, “The Indelible Stamp,” author Melanie Challenger addresses the idea of human exceptionalism.

Since Darwin published his landmark work on natural selection, we’ve understood that we’re animals. But that doesn’t mean we really believe it.

Author James Zimring challenges the notion of "known" scientific entities.

Does science describe experience or truth?

He was the cofounder of the Hastings Center and wrote nearly 50 books on topics including abortion, aging, and medical progress.

Beyond Biocentrism, The Sting of the Wild, The Birth of Anthropocene, and Ordinarily Well

Scientific progress is only achieved when humans' innate sense of understanding is validated by objective reality.

In Chapter 2 author J.D. Trout highlights the dividing line between truth and scientific “fact.”

Lisa Jardine, former chair of the U.K.’s Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority, has passed away at age 71.

The ancient Greek philosopher was the first scientist.

Author Armand Marie Leroi reminisces about the shells that sparked his love of science.

By digging through dusty storerooms and reading dead people’s mail, science historian and philosopher Michael Dietrich keeps biologists attuned to the past and mindful of the present.

War and justice brought together two of the greatest minds of the 20th century, a scientist and a writer.

In Chapter 20, “On the Same Path,” author Sean Carroll describes the initial meeting between Nobel Laureates Jacques Monod and Albert Camus.

Meet some of the people featured in the February 2013 issue of The Scientist.

Spillover, Answers for Aristotle, Who’s in Charge? and Science Set Free