Todd McGowan
Enjoying What We Don't Have
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803245112
- author:
- Todd McGowan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Nebraska Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 424
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 2.03 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Psychoanalysis and politics have long been intertwined, but this book is the first to pinpoint the underlying project that drives psychoanalytic thought. Todd McGowan argues that by embracing loss, we can find the path to enjoyment, which is crucial in all political struggles.
The self-destruction inherent in the death drive, a concept developed by Freud and further explored by Lacan, holds the key to emancipatory politics. By acknowledging this fundamental aspect of human nature, McGowan suggests that we can construct a new political philosophy that moves beyond the limitations of global capitalism.
Through a nuanced analysis of psychoanalytic theory, McGowan offers a compelling alternative to traditional notions of politics and social change. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between psychoanalysis and politics, perfect for those interested in contemporary theory and its practical applications.
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