Ellen Clarke

Philosopher Julian Baggini, philosopher of biology Ellen Clarke, and radical philosopher Ben Burgis debate the relevance of scientific facts, questioning the role of experts and the need for transparency in scientific communication. They discuss the pluralism of expertise, the role of values in theory building, the challenges of following science, and the importance of trust and reassurance during uncertain times.

Ellen Clarke, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Leeds known for her work on philosophy of biology, discusses when collections of parts count as evolutionary individuals. She examines puzzling cases like starfish fragmentation, mechanisms that secure shared fates, how biologists count individuals in practice, and mergers driving new levels of biological organization.