Dr. Philip George Zimbardo
It is with great admiration that we celebrate the life of Dr. Philip Zimbardo, an esteemed psychologist and professor emeritus at Stanford University. For over 50 years,
Dr. Zimbardo has made significant contributions to the field of psychology through his groundbreaking research, teaching, and writing.
Dr. Zimbardo was perhaps best known for the Stanford Prison Experiment, a controversial study that demonstrated the power of social roles and situational forces on human behavior.
Though unethical by today’s standards, this research shed light on how ordinary people can act in dehumanizing ways when placed in certain environments and social dynamics.
The implications of this work are still discussed today.
Beyond this influential experiment, Dr. Zimbardo had contributed enormously to the understanding of social psychology, time perspectives, mind control, and cults.
Through his numerous books, including The Lucifer Effect and The Time Paradox, he helped bring psychological concepts into the public discourse.
His career demonstrated a commitment to both rigorous research and making the insights of psychology accessible and applied to real world issues.
Even after his passing, Dr. Zimbardo’s legacy will live on through the generations of students he taught over the years.
Many of his former students have gone on to become influential psychologists in their own rights due to his passion for teaching and mentoring.
We also thank Dr. Zimbardo for his service to the American Psychological Association, including serving as president in 2002.
In closing, we celebrate Dr. Philip Zimbardo for his many contributions to psychology, his commitment to education, and his lifetime of work spent helping understand the human mind and behavior.
Zimbardo.com
This website exists as a tribute to showcase the pioneering work and lifetime of accomplishments of Dr. Philip Zimbardo.
Throughout his over 50-year career, Dr. Zimbardo made lasting contributions to social psychology and beyond through his innovative research, writing, teaching and mentoring.
This site highlights some of his most influential work such as the Stanford Prison Experiment, his research on time perspectives, as well as his popular psychology books.
It serves as a resource to learn about his ideas, read his publications, and understand how his research helped shape the field of psychology.
We hope this website stands as a testament to the far-reaching impact Dr. Zimbardo has had on the advancement of psychological science and education.
Dr. Zimbardo’s groundbreaking insights and body of work will continue to inspire new generations of psychologists and thinkers around the world.
