His teaching interests include philosophy of science, deductive logic, metaphysics, and environmental philosophy. He has taught at Grinnell College, Utah State University, and other schools. He earned a Ph.D. in philosophy of science at Indiana University, and an M.S. in zoology at the University of British Columbia. Gordon’s research is interdisciplinary. He likes to explore the intersection of philosophy, ecology, and environmental policy. He has published articles on the Wilderness Act of 1964, the National Environmental Policy Act, mitigation banking, ecological restoration, and other topics. Gordon has been active in a number of local environmental and community organizations. His favorite pastimes include hiking, bicycling, gardening, playing music, and reading mystery novels.