Anxiety Between Desire and the Body: What Lacan Says in Seminar X

This book offers a unique analysis of Lacan's conception of anxiety, based on his Seminar X. It explores desire as the kernel of anxiety and the relationship between desire and the body. It will be of interest to students of Lacanian psychoanalysis and philosophers interested in Lacan's work.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 198 pages
\n Publication date: 07 February 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This captivating book delves into a profound exploration of Lacan's intricate conception of anxiety, as presented in one of his most captivating seminars, Seminar X. Set against the backdrop of Lacan's infamous excommunication from the IPA, this seminar took place in the lead-up to a pivotal moment in his career. Revisiting Freud's seminal work on the topic, Lacan presents a unique perspective on anxiety by employing an anxiety chart that encompasses adjacent terms such as inhibition, embarrassment, and turmoil. At the core of Lacan's analysis lies the notion that desire serves as the fundamental source of anxiety. However, his attention then shifts to the body, unveiling the intricate connections between desire and its physical manifestations. Anxiety Between Desire and the Body: What Lacan Says in Seminar X is written from the vantage point of the analytical experience, its logical framework, and the astonishing revelations it unveils. This book holds immense appeal to students of Lacanian psychoanalysis, as well as philosophers intrigued by Lacan's profound intellectual contributions. Within its pages, readers embark on a journey of intellectual discovery, exploring the intricate interplay between desire, the body, and the enigmatic realm of psychoanalysis.

\n Weight: 326g\n
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367112431\n \n