Mary Edwards
Philosophy lecturer at Cardiff University whose research focuses on Sartre, existentialism, social emotions, and the intersection of psychoanalysis and philosophy; author of Sartre’s Existential Psychoanalysis: Knowing Others (Bloomsbury, 2022).
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Nov 23, 2025 • 1h 48min
Mary Edwards, "Sartre’s Existential Psychoanalysis: Knowing Others" (Bloomsbury, 2022)
Mary Edwards, a philosophy lecturer at Cardiff University, dives into the lesser-known aspects of Jean-Paul Sartre's work, particularly his intersection with psychoanalysis. She discusses how Sartre challenges the concept of the stable self and introduces the idea that others may understand us better than we do ourselves. Edwards further elaborates on Sartre's unique methodological approach, blending psychoanalytic and socio-historical analysis, and highlights the therapeutic implications of his existential insights for understanding psychosis and family dynamics.
Nov 23, 2025 • 1h 48min
Mary Edwards, "Sartre’s Existential Psychoanalysis: Knowing Others" (Bloomsbury, 2022)
In this discussion, Mary Edwards, a Philosophy lecturer at Cardiff University, explores the lesser-known aspects of Jean-Paul Sartre's work. She delves into Sartre’s views on the self, the intersection of existentialism and psychoanalysis, and how understanding others can reveal deeper truths about ourselves. Edwards discusses Sartre's `Look` concept, where external perceptions offer insights often missed by self-reflection. She also highlights Sartre’s unique method of grasping individual identities, especially through his examination of Gustave Flaubert and the implications for therapeutic practice.
