Eric S. Godoy

Eric S. Godoy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Illinois State University, with affiliations in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program and membership on the Graduate Faculty. His work bridges ethics, political philosophy, and environmental concerns, focusing on moral boundaries, collective responsibility, and the politics of energy.

• Education: PhD from The New School for Social Research, supervised by Nancy Fraser, Ross Poole, and Virginia Held

Research Interests

• Environmental ethics and the normative concept of nature
• Political philosophy and collective agency
• Ecofeminism and intersections with race, gender, and species hierarchies
• Energy democracy and ethical implications of climate policy
• Visualizing environmental impact through art and design

Scientific Awards

• 2025 ACLS Fellowship for Energy Democracy research
• 2021 College of Arts and Science Excellence Award for Outstanding Teaching Pre-tenure

Advising and Grants

Godoy supervises graduate independent studies and has developed interdisciplinary courses like Ecofeminisms & Queer Ecologies and Energy Justice. While no specific grants are listed, his ACLS Fellowship highlights significant recognition in his field.