"New Trends in Evolutionary Biology"

In London November 7-9 evolutionist Denis Noble will preside over a joint conference of the Royal Society and the British Academy titled “New Trends in Evolutionary Biology: Biological, Philosophical and Social Science Perspectives.” How can members of the British Academy use this opportunity to explore what evolutionary theory implies, or could imply, for the arts and the humanities? They might start by familiarizing themselves with how scientists think. "The Meaning of Science" by Tim Lewens could be a good place to start. We have a review of it inside. More...