Fink, Bruce

The Lacanian Subject: Between Language and Jouissance

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9780691015897
author:
Fink, Bruce
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Princeton University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1996
Pages:
236
Dimensions:
15.9 x 1.9 x 24.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Literary studies: general
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£33.31

Description

The Lacanian Subject Between Language and Jouissance by Bruce Fink presents a radical theory of subjectivity that challenges post-structuralist notions of the self. Fink explores what it means to emerge as a subject in a world where impersonal forces shape our existence. Through a clear and concise explanation, Fink guides readers through the complexities of Lacanian theory, unpacking key concepts such as the Other, object a, and jouissance. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of both theoretical and clinical aspects of Lacanian psychoanalysis, Fink provides a balanced and sophisticated understanding of Lacan's work. This book offers a valuable insight into Lacan's conceptual system, shedding light on how one comes to be a subject and the consequences that follow.

View AllClose