Dr. Susan Sugarman

Biography

Susan Sugarman is a professor at Princeton University specializing in psychology. Her research primarily focuses on ordinary mental life, exploring aspects of everyday human experience that often evade explanation and challenge conventional categories of understanding. As a developmental psychologist, she is particularly interested in the experiences that illuminate the comparisons between childhood and adulthood. Her work touches on themes such as interpersonal choices and the complexities of human interactions. Sugarman's scholarly activities involve a deep engagement with the historical dimensions of psychological thought, particularly the works of Aristotle and Freud. She conducts comprehensive analyses of texts from both Western and, to a limited degree, Eastern philosophical traditions, aiming to shed light on the generative and revelatory aspects of psychology. A significant aspect of her research includes examining Freud's theories as a compelling case study in subjective experience and systematic inquiry. In addition, she has conducted videotaped interviews that delve into these themes.

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