Biography
Richard Williams is a social psychologist at BYU. He has a PhD from Purdue University. Most of his career has focused on philosophical and theoretical research. He is interested in fundamental questions, such as what it means to be a human being and how the restored gospel contributes to our fundamental understanding of our nature and identity. His specialty areas include the philosophical, theoretical, and historical foundations of psychology, with a concentration on issues related to human agency, as well as the science of psychology and research methods and statistics.
Research Interests
Dr. Williams’ research interests include creating a comprehensive view of human agency and personhood that includes restored gospel perspectives, and other philosophically relevant issues central to our understanding and experience of our fundamental nature as meaning-making morally sensitive beings.
Classes Taught
Introduction to Psychology (Psych 111)
History of Psychology (Psych 210)
Writing in Psychology (Psych 307)
Restored Gospel in Psychology (Psych 353)
Personality Theory (Psych 540)
See Professor Richard Williams' website here.