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Erik-Jan Bos is a Visiting Professor at the Erasmus School of Philosophy (Erasmus University Rotterdam), specializing in early modern philosophy with a focus on Cartesianism and the works of René Descartes. He serves as editor-in-chief for the new edition of Descartes' correspondence, published by Oxford University Press. His research integrates historical analysis of Descartes' neurophysiological theories, the dissemination of Cartesian ideas, and editorial work on primary texts.
- Awarded international recognition for expertise in Descartes' correspondence and Cartesian networks
- Co-edited the Dutch translation of Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy (2022)
- Active in interdisciplinary research on early modern scientific debates
Recent publications include studies on Descartes' archival materials in Groningen, hermetic responses to Cartesian philosophy, and Utrecht disputations involving atomism versus Cartesianism. His work bridges textual scholarship with historical contextualization of early modern scientific thought.
Engaged in academic outreach through invited lectures on topics like Descartes' legacy in the Netherlands and the role of figures like Constantijn Huygens in scientific patronage. Collaborates internationally on projects reconstructing 17th-century intellectual networks.
