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Research interests
My research deals with issues in evolutionary epistemology, evolutionary morality, cultural evolution and social ontology in particular, and the philosophical implications of the theory of evolution in general. Currently I am working on a book entitled 'The global contract'. In the book, which is targeted at a wider audience, I argue for the need to cooperate on a global level in order to meet the pressing challenges that face us (such as global warming, immigration and overpopulation).
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Regulating the use of germline genetic engineering on humans
Vlerick, M., 19 Dec 2025, In: South African Journal of Philosophy. 44, 4, p. 576–590 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The case for an enriched eclectic model of cultural evolution. [Review of the book Cultural selection Elements in the philosophy of biology, Tim Lewens, Cambridge University Press, 2024]
Vlerick, M., Mar 2025, In: Metascience. 34, p. 45-48 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › Scientific
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Why we are not happier: From selfish genes to the art of a freer life
Vlerick, M., 19 Sept 2025, p. 30. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Scientific
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Hoe we ons geluk saboteren… en wat we daaraan kunnen doen.
Vlerick, M., 2024, Overmeire, N. & Willem, J. Hoe we onszelf graag kunnen zien. LannooResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Popular
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Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn: Van zelfzuchtige genen naar de kunst van een vrijer leven
Vlerick, M., 12 Jan 2024, Lannoo. 224 p.Translated title of the contribution :Why we are not happier: From selfish genes to the art of a freer life Research output: Book/Report › Book › Scientific
Activities
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‘Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn’
Vlerick, M. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Professional
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Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn
Vlerick, M. (Speaker)
Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Popular
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Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn
Vlerick, M. (Speaker)
Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Popular
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Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn
Vlerick, M. (Speaker)
Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Popular
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Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn
Vlerick, M. (Speaker)
Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Popular
Projects
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Pilot MOOC Philosophy of Science for Psychologists
Vlerick, M. (Principal Investigator) & Dooremalen, H. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Education project
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Press/Media
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De wetenschap van geluk: Hoe we ons brein kunnen trainen voor een gelukkiger leven
20/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Michael Vlerick – Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn
11/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Interview in Belgian newspaper 'De Morgen' about my book on happiness
15/01/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Why we aren’t happier: From selfish genes to the art of a freer life
1/12/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other