Fink, Bruce
The Lacanian Subject: Between Language and Jouissance
- 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
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.