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Tim Lewens

Professor of the Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University. He was previously a member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics and recently released the Pelican Introduction 'The Meaning of Science'.

Professor of the Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University. He was previously a member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics and recently released the Pelican Introduction 'The Meaning of Science'.

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Beyond Knowledge

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Ultimate Proof

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