Alan C. Love

Distinguished McKnight University Professor of Philosophy and Winton Chair in the Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, and Director of the Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science. His research focuses on conceptual issues in biology and has concentrated on evolutionary developmental biology.

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Aug 1, 2025 • 58min

#1131 Alan Love: How Can Development Influence Evolution?

Alan Love, a distinguished philosopher and evolutionary developmental biologist, dives deep into the intricate connections between development and evolution. He discusses how developmental biology generates variations that evolution acts upon, while exploring new perspectives like evo-devo and epigenetics. Love highlights niche construction theory, revealing how organisms shape their own evolutionary paths. He also addresses the challenges of the extended evolutionary synthesis and advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration in future research to unravel these complex dynamics.

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