Movement, Velocity, and Rhythm from a Psychoanalytic Perspective: Variable Speed(s)

Variable Speed(s) explores philosophical and psychoanalytic theories, artworks, and rituals for syncing ourselves with others and world rhythms, divided into three parts on variability, speed, and slowness. It provides examples from the applied arts, film, television, and literature and discusses the relation between rhythm, trauma, cultural studies, psychosocial studies, continental philosophy, critical psychology, Lacan, and film.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Introduction:
This book explores philosophical and psychoanalytic theories, as well as artworks, that showcase sensible bodily rituals for reviving our social and subjective lives. With a wide range of contributors from interdisciplinary backgrounds, it informs readers on how to find rituals for syncing ourselves with others and world rhythms.

The Book:
The book is divided into three parts on variability, speed, and slowness, and explores rhythmic rituals of renewal, revolution, and reflection. Each chapter provides unique examples from the applied arts, film, television, and literature to show how different practices of rhythm might aid in creative and deep contemplation. Additionally, the book includes philosophical and cultural theories for bodily and rhythmic renewal, without being limited to a clinical perspective.

Discussions:
The book provides wide-ranging discussions of the relation between rhythm, trauma, cultural studies, psychosocial studies, continental philosophy, critical psychology, Lacan, and film, to explore modes of becoming more attuned to each moment, to others, and to our own era. It will be essential reading for Lacanian psychoanalysts in practice and in training, as well as anyone interested in rhythm at the intersection of Lacanian psychoanalysis and continental philosophy.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, this book offers a valuable exploration of the relationship between movement, velocity, and rhythm from a psychoanalytic perspective. By examining philosophical and cultural theories, as well as practical examples from various art forms, it provides readers with insights into how rhythm can be used to enhance our social and subjective lives. Whether you are a practitioner of Lacanian psychoanalysis or simply interested in exploring the power of rhythm, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating subject.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032046396