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On Redeeming Freud

On Redeeming Freud

Stephen O’Connor Writes About the Connection Between His Father and Sigmund Freud

By Stephen O'Connor | June 17, 2026

“Technophobe!” A Short History of An Insult

“Technophobe!” A Short History of An Insult

Thomas Dekeyser Explores the Psychology Behind the Stigmatization of Technology Rejection

By Thomas Dekeyser | March 24, 2026

The Double-Sided Sword of Deception: How Lying Can Help—and Hurt—Us

The Double-Sided Sword of Deception: How Lying Can Help—and Hurt—Us

Leslie John on the Role Bluffing and Secrecy Plays in Our Interactions With Others

By Leslie John | March 2, 2026

Jen Percy Collects the Stories of Love and Sex Addicts While Reflecting On Her Own Romantic Experience

Jen Percy Collects the Stories of Love and Sex Addicts While Reflecting On Her Own Romantic Experience

On the Trauma That Can Underpin the Human Need For Connection

By Jen Percy | December 16, 2025

The Psychology of <em>Portnoy</em>: On the Making of Philip Roth’s Groundbreaking Novel

The Psychology of Portnoy: On the Making of Philip Roth’s Groundbreaking Novel

Steven J. Zipperstein Explores the Biographical Underpinnings of an Iconic Work of Jewish American Fiction

By Steven J. Zipperstein | October 20, 2025

“The Many Sick Mothers of My Heart.” Life at the Intersection of Sickness and Trauma

“The Many Sick Mothers of My Heart.” Life at the Intersection of Sickness and Trauma

Margeaux Feldman Considers Individual and Societal Attitudes Towards Physical, Mental and Chronic Illness

By Margeaux Feldman | September 22, 2025

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How the Twin Desires of Connection and Autonomy Motivate Us to Success

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The Pursuit of Happiness: How Do We Find Purpose and Fulfillment in a Chaotic World?

The Pursuit of Happiness: How Do We Find Purpose and Fulfillment in a Chaotic World?

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How Many Licks? On Tootsie Pops, Desire and the Science of Delayed Gratification

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Laugh a Little: Why We All Should Be Telling More Jokes

Laugh a Little: Why We All Should Be Telling More Jokes

Alison Wood Brooks on the Importance of Humor in Building Professional and Personal Relationships

By Alison Wood Brooks | January 24, 2025

Lit Hub’s 50 Noteworthy Nonfiction Books of 2024

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By Literary Hub | December 24, 2024

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