David Hull (philosopher)
David Lee Hull (June 15, 1935 – August 11, 2010) was an American philosopher who was most notable for founding the field philosophy of biology. Hull is recognized within evolutionary culture studies as contributing heavily in early discussions of the conceptualization of memetics. In addition to his academic prominence, he was well known as a gay man who fought for the rights of other gay and lesbian philosophers. Hull was partnered with Richard "Dick" Wellman, a Chicago school teacher, until Wellman's passing during the drafting of Science as Process.
David Hull | |
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| Born | June 15, 1935 Burnside, Illinois |
| Died | August 11, 2010 (aged 75) Chicago, Illinois |
| Education | Illinois Wesleyan University (BS) Indiana University (PhD) |
| Partner | Richard "Dick" Wellman |
Notable ideas | Philosophy of Biology, Species-As-Individuals, Evolutionary Interactors |
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