753 results for 'Lacan, Jacques'

Jacques Lacan's Seminar of 1988 marks the beginning of the twentieth year of his famous Seminar, where he explores the relationship between desire for love and the attainment of knowledge from...

Jacques Lacan: A New Philosophy of Man and Discourse This book provides an introduction to the work of Jacques Lacan, a French psychoanalyst and influential thinker. Lacan's ideas have had a...

The Jacques Lacan Foundation by Susan Finlay is an Anglo-American comedy of manners that explores identity and class through the lens of academia and authorship. In this novel, the boundaries between...

Jacques Lacan: The Basics provides a clear and concise introduction to the work of Jacques Lacan, one of the key thinkers of the twentieth century. This book offers a comprehensive overview of his...

Jacques Lacan and the Philosophy of Psychoanalysis by Ellie Ragland-Sullivan is a comprehensive critical analysis of the French philosopher's thought. This volume fills a significant gap in the...

The Ethics of Psychoanalysis, 1959-1960: A Transcript of Jacques Lacan's Seminar. Jacques Lacan was a charismatic and influential thinker whose work has had a profound impact on various fields,...

The Object Relation: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book IV by Jacques Lacan This volume of Jacques Lacan's Seminar explores the complex relationships between phobia and perversion. Lacan examines how...

Freud's Papers on Technique, 1953-1954A collection of lectures by Jacques Lacan, offering insights into the principles and practices of psychoanalysis.Translated from the original French text, this...

Desire and its Interpretation: Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book VI by Jacques Lacan is a foundational work in psychoanalysis that explores the complexities of human desire. Lacan reveals that desire is...

Anxiety: A Seminar by Jacques Lacan explores the nature of anxiety, suggesting that it is not nostalgia for the object that causes anxiety but rather its imminence. In this 1962-63 seminar, Lacan...

Thirty years after his death, Jacques Lacan's legacy continues to shape contemporary thought. This dialogue between two prominent intellectuals offers a unique insight into the French philosopher's...

The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book V: Formations of the Unconscious In this fifth installment of his seminar series, Jacques Lacan explores the concept of Witz, or wit, and its relationship to...

The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book VIII is a philosophical exploration of desire and its relationship with the Other. In this work, Lacan examines how desire manifests itself in human relationships,...

The Sinthome: Book XXIII is a seminal work by Jacques Lacan, a French psychoanalyst and philosopher. In this volume, Lacan poses fundamental questions about the nature of madness and the limits of...

The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book XIX explores the fundamental nature of human relationships. Lacan posits that there is no inherent harmony between men and women, and that every interaction is a...

Jacques Lacan A Critical Introduction by Martin Murray provides a clear and incisive exploration of the French psychoanalyst's key concepts. This biography delves into Lacan's diverse interests,...

Jacques Lacan's Return to Freud: The Real, the Symbolic, and the Imaginary by Philippe Julien is an outstanding introduction to Lacanian psychoanalytic practice. Written by someone who was part of...

Jacques Lacan's Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis offers a radical reappraisal of psychoanalytic theory. Based on a year's seminar, this volume introduces coherence to key concepts such as...

Hardcover edition of "From an Other to the other, Book XVI" by Jacques Lacan. In this Seminar, Lacan presents his thoughts on revolution, knowledge, and power. He argues that true change is not about...

Lacan's Seminar: Book XVII - The Other Side of Psychoanalysis offers a new translation of his seminal work on psychoanalysis and contemporary social order. This readable access to Lacan's brilliant...

Slavoj Žižek's "Looking Awry" offers a unique reading of Jacques Lacan's philosophical underpinnings, inverting traditional pedagogical strategies to explain the French theorician's work. Žižek...

On Feminine Sexuality: The Limits of Love and Knowledge - The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book XXI EncoreThis annotated translation presents Lacan's most sophisticated work on love and desire,...

Slavoj Žižek's guide to Hollywood through the lens of Lacanian psychoanalysis is a thought-provoking exploration of cinema and its underlying ideas. By examining over 100 years of American film, from...

Conversations with Lacan: Seven Lectures for Understanding Lacan brings a unique approach to Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic theory and ideas. Sergio Benvenuto provides an accessible overview of the...

For those interested in understanding the key concepts and ideas of Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytical theory, this book provides a clear introduction. Written by a leading Lacanian analyst, it guides...

Lacan's Medievalism by Erin Felicia Labbie explores the connection between Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic theory and medieval texts. By examining this relationship, Labbie reveals how desire is...

The Title of the Letter: A Reading of LacanThis book offers a close reading of Jacques Lacans seminal essay, exploring its significance for understanding his complex relationship with linguistics,...

Jacques Lacan's life and work remain a subject of intense debate. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of his intellectual and literary adventure, which occupies a founding place in modernity...

The Purloined Poe Lacan, Derrida, and Psychoanalytic Reading by John P. Muller and William J. Richardson brings together a range of interpretations of Edgar Allan Poe's "Purloined Letter". This...

This groundbreaking volume explores the relevance of Jacques Lacan's thought to theology and its development. The book examines how Lacan's ideas can be applied to understand various aspects of...

Lacan Today: Psychoanalysis, Science, Religion offers a clear and concise overview of French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan's work. The book explores five key areas: the structure of the subject,...

Jacques Lacan's work has had a profound impact on modern thought, yet his ideas remain elusive to many. This book provides an accessible introduction to Lacan's theories and their application in...

Slavoj Žižek's passionate defence of Jacques Lacan reasserts the ethical urgency of psychoanalysis as a procedure of reading. This book uses excerpts from Lacan's core ideas to explain essential...

Jacques Lacan was a pivotal figure in psychoanalysis, building upon Sigmund Freud's work to refine insights through linguistics. His ideas have been both praised and misunderstood, with some critics...

Lacan, Kris and the Psychoanalytic Legacy: The Brain Eater examines a case that has been commented on by three influential psychoanalysts of the twentieth century.The book delves into the work of...

Jacques Berthet's photographs of olive trees reveal a sculptural side to these ancient trees, crafted by farmers in collaboration with nature. The Swiss photographer's series, spanning the...

Reading Lacan's Écrits: From 'Logical Time' to 'Response to Jean Hyppolite' offers an extensive commentary on the complete edition of Jacques Lacan's Écrits, published in English for the first time...

Lacan on Love: An Exploration of Lacan's Seminar VIII, Transference by Bruce Fink provides a fresh perspective on love and its complexities. This thought-provoking exploration delves into the nature...

Alain Badiou's Lacan Anti-Philosophy 3 is a transcript of his year-long seminar on Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic theory, offering a highly original and compelling account of Lacan's ideas. Badiou...

Samuel Beckett's works are characterized by a unique visual dimension that explores the absence of an original exchange of gazes. This central structuring element is often impersonal and testifies to...

Life With Lacan by Catherine Millot offers an intimate and evocative reflection on her life as analysand and lover of the renowned psychoanalyst. This beautifully written memoir provides unparalleled...

Re-inventing the Symptom: Essays on the Final Lacan This collection of essays sheds new light on the final period of Jacques Lacan's teaching, focusing on his 1975-76 seminar Le sinthome. The...

Lacan: A Genealogy provides a comprehensive account of Lacan's work, tracing his development from early writings on paranoid psychosis to his later concepts. Miguel de Beistegui offers a genealogical...

Six Moments in Lacan: An Introduction offers a fresh approach to understanding Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic theories. Written for those interested in psychology, this book introduces Lacanian...

Hysteria from Freud to Lacan by Juan-David Nasio explores the concept of hysteria in psychoanalytic theory. Once widely used, this diagnostic category has largely fallen out of favour due to its...

Too many cases of "accidental" alien contact have sparked intense debate and intrigue. UFO cults have emerged, praying to the skies, while secret "psychotronic" weapons are alleged to bend the human...

Lacan Reframed: Interpreting Key Thinkers for the Arts by Steven Levine is an accessible introduction to the complex ideas of Jacques Lacan. This book uses the language of art and visual culture to...

Read My Desire: Lacan Against the Historicists by Joan Copjec Joan Copjec stages a confrontation between the theories of Jacques Lacan and those of Michel Foucault, two influential modern thinkers...

Lacan's concept of subjectivity has evolved over time, sparking debate among scholars. This book offers a close analysis of Lacan's work from a philosophical perspective, examining the relationship...

Lacan and the Environment explores the intersection of psychoanalysis and environmental concerns. Leading scholars examine how our understanding of climate change is shaped by fundamental human...

A Brief History of the Future: A Brave and Controversial Look at the Twenty-First Century In this thought-provoking book, Jacques Attali presents a compelling vision of the future, one that is both...

Jacques Vallee's "Passport to Magonia" explores the recurring theme of aerial visitation in human history, from folklore to modern UFO sightings. The author examines the commonalities between ancient...

The Capitalist Unconscious: Marx and Lacan A comprehensive study of the connection between Marx and Lacan's work, this book resituates Marx in the broader context of Lacan's teaching, exploring the...

Lacan's Seminar on Anxiety An Introduction by Roberto Harari is a comprehensive collection of systematic lectures that explore Lacan's groundbreaking work on the birth of the subject and its...

Outside the Dream: Lacan and French Styles of PsychoanalysisThis book provides an in-depth exploration of French styles of psychoanalysis, tracing its development and evolution over time. Martin...

The Self and Its Pleasures: Bataille, Lacan, and the History of the Decentered Subject by Carolyn J. Dean This innovative cultural history sheds light on the origins of poststructuralist thought in...

Jacques Ellul's The Technological Society is a seminal work that explores the profound impact of technology on modern society. First published in 1967, this book offers a thought-provoking analysis...

Lacan to the Letter: A Close Reading of EcritsThis in-depth analysis of Lacan's work on language and psychoanalytic treatment is based on a meticulous line-by-line examination of his Icrits: A...

The Journals of Jacques Vallee 2000-2009, Forbidden Science 5 In the early 21st century, the world was grappling with unresolved mysteries from earlier times. As the global community matured in...

Slavoj Žižek's passionate defence of Lacan reasserts the ethical urgency of psychoanalysis. Traditionally, psychoanalysis was expected to allow the patient to overcome the obstacles which prevented...

Lacan's Return to Antiquity Between Nature and the Gods by Oliver Harris explores the role of classical antiquity in Lacan's work, revealing how he uses ancient Greece and Rome to convey the...

Freud, Proust and Lacan Theory as Fiction explores the intersection of psychological science and imaginative literature through a series of provocative dialogues.The views of Freud, Proust and Lacan...

Jacques Derrida and the Legacies of DeconstructionThis book examines how Derrida's work has helped us rethink tradition, legacy, and inheritance in Western philosophy. By applying his own theories to...

Lorenzo Chiesa examines the treatment of logic and God in Lacan's later psychoanalytic theory in this philosophical work. Drawing from Lacan's Seminars of the early 1970s, Chiesa explores how "There...

Lacan and Deleuze: A Disjunctive Synthesis by Boštjan Nedoh and Andreja Zevnik presents a unique perspective on two influential thinkers, often seen as being at odds. This collection of 12 essays...

Jacques Vallee's Forbidden Science 4: The Spring Hill Chronicles offers a unique glimpse into the author's private study of unexplained phenomena between 1990 and the end of the millennium. This...

Jacques Derrida was a complex and confounding thinker whose influence over the way we think will continue long into the twenty-first century. This biography presents a deeply humane and urgent...

Lacan on Depression and Melancholia offers a nuanced exploration of depression and melancholia through a psychoanalytical lens. This collection of essays examines the complex interplay between...

Anxiety Between Desire and the Body: What Lacan Says in Seminar X by Bogdan Wolf provides a unique analysis of Lacan's conception of anxiety as presented in one of his most fascinating seminars. In...

The Singularity of Being Lacan and the Immortal Within by Mari Ruti presents a unique perspective on what makes each individual an inimitable and irreplaceable creature. According to Ruti,...

Lacan on Psychosis: A New Perspective for Psychoanalysis and Beyond. This book offers a unique exploration of Lacan's views on psychosis, bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical...

Joel Dor's Introduction to the Reading of Lacan: Unconscious Structured Like a Language is a significant contribution to American English psychoanalytic literature, offering in-depth exploration of...

The Redwall Cookbook is a vibrant collection of recipes that bring the charm of the beloved series to life. With almost 40 full-color recipes, this official cookbook offers a taste of the fantastical...

Jacques Cousteau was a pioneer in deep-sea exploration who captured the world's imagination with his underwater adventures. His fascination with the ocean began in 1938, when he first used goggles to...

Jacques Cousteau was born under the summer sun in France. As he grew, his love for the sea only deepened, and he dreamed of becoming a manfish - able to breathe beneath the waves and swim with the...

Jacques Derrida: A Systematic AccountThis unique dialogue presents a comprehensive overview of Jacques Derrida's thought, featuring Bennington's text alongside Derrida's own excerpts from his life...

Lacan and Contemporary Film brings together a series of essays that explore the intersection of Lacanian psychoanalytic theory and recent trends in contemporary cinema. This unique volume sheds new...

Biblical Animality after Jacques Derrida challenges traditional views of humans and animals in the Bible. Hannah M. Strømmen critiques the boundary between humans and animals through the work of...

Hattie Jacques: A Life Behind the Screen. This authorised biography tells the story of Hattie Jacques, a heroine of post-war British comedy. On screen, she was known for her imposing presence and...

Reading Architecture with Freud and Lacan: Shadowing the Public Realm explores key concepts in psychoanalytic discourse through an examination of modern and post-modern architecture. By placing the...

Julia Child and Jacques Pépin invite you into their kitchen to share the basics of good home cooking. With their combined expertise, they demonstrate techniques, discuss ingredients, and provide...

This collection of essays provides a systematic discussion of Lacan's early work, focusing on his two earliest seminars: Freud's Papers on Technique and The Ego in Freud's Theory and in the Technique...

The Violins of Saint-Jacques A Tale of the Antilles by Patrick Leigh FermorA novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of music, set against the vibrant backdrop of...

Anxiety in Lacan's Seminar X is explored through a step-by-step examination of its presentation of anxiety structure. Christian Fierens considers why and how this structure depends on speech, even...

Lacan and Critical Feminism: Subjectivity, Sexuation, and Discourse by Rahna McKey Carusi explores the intersection of Lacan's psychoanalytic theories with feminist thought. The author examines how...

Lacan and Race: Racism, Identity and Psychoanalytic Theory by Sheldon George and Derek Hook explores the complex forces underlying race as a social formation. Drawing on Lacanian psychoanalytic...

Redwall: The Graphic Novel brings the beloved fantasy adventure to life in a new and exciting format. Illustrated by renowned comics artist Bret Blevins, this graphic novel adaptation of the first...

Death of Marat: Jacques-Louis David Death of Marat offers a unique perspective on the artwork by combining historical and contemporary views with scientific analysis. This publication presents the...

This collection offers a detailed commentary on Seminar XX, Encore, considered a cornerstone of Lacan's work on love, knowledge and feminine sexuality. By some of today's foremost Lacanian scholars,...

Jacques Cousteau: A Life of Discovery and Adventure This biography offers an unprecedented look at the life of Jacques Cousteau, the inventor of the aqualung and fearless scuba diver who opened up...

Jacques Pépin's Fast Food My Way is a comprehensive guide to creating simple yet special meals in minutes. By applying techniques honed in world-renowned kitchens, Jacques shares his expertise to...

Jacques Tourneur: A Master of Mystery and Sensuality This insightful critical study examines each of Jacques Tourneur's films, as well as his extensive work on MGM shorts and in television. By...

Problems of Psychoanalytic Technique in Freud and Lacan explores key concepts in psychoanalysis through a critical examination of technique. Bruno Bonoris questions fundamental ideas such as free...

Seven prominent thinkers explore the concept of our futures in this collection of essays. The contributors examine various authors and their ideas about promises, prophecies, and possibilities,...

The Traces of Jacques Derrida's Cinema by Timothy Holland is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of film and philosophy. This book delves into the work of influential philosopher...

Ghostly Demarcations: A Symposium on Jacques Derrida's Specters of MarxA symposium in response to Jacques Derrida's provocative re-reading of the classics, this collection brings together diverse...

Jacques Papier's story is one of self-discovery and acceptance. As an imaginary friend who doesn't know he's not real, he struggles to find his place in the world.When he finally learns the truth...

The Thinking Machine: A Collection of Stories by Jacques Futrelle Jacques Futrelle's stories about Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, known as The Thinking Machine, are renowned for their clever...

Jacques Tati: A Life of Precision and Artistry This comprehensive biography offers an unparalleled insight into the life and work of French cinema's most beloved comedy actor and director, Jacques...