Studying Lacan’s Seminar VII: The Ethics of Psychoanalysis

Studying Lacans Seminar VII provides a contemporary, critically informed set of analyses of Lacans ethics seminar and offers insights into its relevance to psychoanalytic thought today. The book explores the paradoxes in Lacans seminar and engages with theories of racism, inequality, capitalism, education, and subjectivity. It is of interest to psychoanalytic scholars, students, therapists, and analysts, as well as scholars and students of politics, philosophy, and studies at the intersections of racism, film, feminism, sociology, gender, and queer theory.

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Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Studying Lacans Seminar VII: A Contemporary and Critically Informed Analysis

The study of Lacans Seminar VII presents a contemporary and critically informed exploration of Lacans ethics seminar, offering insightful reflections on its relevance to the field of psychoanalytic thought today. This volume engages with the seminar through fresh voices and situated curiosities, resulting in a captivating range of explorations into the critical matters related to the ethics of psychoanalysis. The chapters delve into the paradoxes highlighted by Lacan in his 1959-1960 seminar, while also engaging in radical engagements with the seminar in the light of theories such as racism, inequality, capitalism, education, and subjectivity.

The key elements of Lacans seminar are explained, debated, and reconsidered, with a thorough examination of Antigone, das Ding, and the enduring phrase, "ne céder pas sur son désir." The text delves into the rich tapestry of meanings and implications associated with these concepts, fostering a deep understanding and analysis of Lacans psychoanalytic framework.

Studying Lacans Seminar VII appeals to a wide range of scholars and students, including psychoanalytic scholars, students of Lacanian psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapists, and analysts. It also holds significance for scholars and students in politics, philosophy, and the interdisciplinary fields of racism, film, feminism, sociology, gender, and queer theory. By engaging with the seminar through a contemporary lens, this volume contributes to the ongoing dialogue and refinement of psychoanalytic theory and practice.

In conclusion, the study of Lacans Seminar VII offers a valuable and insightful perspective on the ethics of psychoanalysis, providing a contemporary and critically informed approach to this crucial topic. It is a testament to the enduring relevance of Lacans work and its ability to inspire new thinking and exploration in the field of psychoanalysis and beyond.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367420338