Eric Desjardins

Eric Desjardins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Western University, affiliated with the Rotman Institute of Philosophy. His research focuses on the philosophical implications of biological and environmental sciences, particularly historical contingency, biological entanglement, and socio-ecological coevolution.

• Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia.

His work bridges theoretical representations with real-world applications, addressing ethical decision-making in human-impacted environments. Key projects include:

• Replaying Life’s Tape: Historical Contingency and the Historical Sciences (SSHRC Insight Grant, 2020–2025)
• The Extended Synbio Network: Synthetic Biology as Social Practice
• Socio-Ecological Resilience and Coevolution: Tracking Human-Nature Dynamics

He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Philosophy of Science, Synthetic Biology and Philosophy, and Environmental Philosophy. His publications span topics like evolutionary biology, resilience theory, and AI in immunology.