His research focuses on issues on the intersection of philosophy and biology.
Ereshefsky is specifically known for his work on taxonomy, systematics and natural kinds.
His research has been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the National Science Foundation.
[1][2] Ereshefsky lives in Calgary with his wife, two sons, Jacob and Josh, and their puppy.
His favourite weekend activities include hiking in the nearby Rocky Mountains, and going for runs.