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Evolution, Emergence, and Levels of Selection: Conversation with Samir Okasha

In this discussion, Prof. Samir Okasha discusses his work on philosophy of biology, especially related to the question of ‘levels of selection’ in evolutionary biology. We discuss the implication of levels of selection in evolution, focusing on emergence, modelling approaches and empirical hypotheses. We also discuss the implications of this work on understanding the evolution of human altruism and cultural influence. Samir Okasha is a Professor of Philosophy of Science at University of Bristol. His research broadly falls into two main areas: philosophy of biology / evolutionary theory and epistemology /philosophy of science. Within philosophy of biology, he is especially interested in foundational and conceptual questions surrounding evolutionary theory. His book Evolution and the Levels of Selection (OUP 2006) was awarded the 2009 Lakatos Prize for an outstanding contribution to philosophy of science. Within epistemology / philosophy of science, he is interested in topics including probability and induction, evidence and confirmation, causality, theory choice, scepticism and knowledge, and epistemological holism. More at: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/people/pers... The Madras Complexity Collective aims to bring together thinkers, artists, and practitioners who engage in work that draws on notions of diversity, interaction, and emergence. For more, check out https://madcomplexity.in If you work on these themes and would like to connect, please do reach out!