Thom Dancer

Thom Dancer is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of English. His research bridges literature, philosophy, and interdisciplinary studies, focusing on 21st-century fiction, science fiction/fantasy, and Anthropocene theory.

Key research interests:

• Critical methodology and pragmatism in fiction
• Aesthetic philosophy and novel theory
• Environmental humanities and gender/sexuality studies
• Genre fiction (fantasy, science fiction, horror)
• Digital literature and transnational narratives

The trends in his recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to fictionality, relatability, and political-aesthetic relationships, with a focus on contemporary authors like Ian McEwan and Kazuo Ishiguro.

Dancer’s teaching includes undergraduate and graduate instruction, though no specific advising or grant details are available in the provided texts.