Lacanian Psychoanalysis from Clinic to Culture

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This accessible and insightful book merges Lacanian theory, psychoanalytic case studies, and the author’s personal experiences to illuminate the relevance of Lacanian psychoanalysis in mapping contemporary subjectivity. Using examples from cinema, artificial intelligence, and clinical and cultural references, the book covers major topics within the field, including dreams, the mirror phase, psychosis, hysteria, the position of the analyst, the drive, supervision and the symptom. Each is set within the context of our technologically oriented, market-based society and complemented with empirical vignettes. The book’s final section examines contemporary society and radicalization. Lacanian Psychoanalysis from Clinic to Culture is important reading for students and academics in Lacanian psychoanalysis, as well as professionals concerned with complex social problems. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Acknowledgements Foreword The journey begins 1. I have a dream … My story with Freud’s work 23 September in the mid-1980s 23 September 2003 2. A black swan in the mirror The mirror phase theory The genesis of the mirror phase theory A hole in the mirror A return ticket Le Silence de la Mèr(e) Conclusion Bibliography 3. Memento: “I have this condition …” Psychosis and the past Synth-homme No pathology found The black mirror Psychoanalysis and the clinic Psychosis and contemporary society Conclusion Bibliography 4. Inside out? Symptom formation Freudian discovery Symptom/sinthome Symptom/synth-homme Conclusion Bibliography 5. Founder and inventor: Hysteria and obsessional neurosis Introduction Freud meets hysteria Obsessional neurosis Bibliography 6. Is singularity near? Reclaiming the subject of the drive in the era of singularity Introduction The AI is around the corner! Psychoanalysis and singularity Conclusion Bibliography 7. Unlocking a door The position of the analyst At school At home Lacanian orientation Clinical implication of the theory of “the position of the analyst” A reminder Bibliography 8. Having a breakdown on the motorway Supervision Introduction History revisited Why supervision? What is supervised? Supervision today Conclusion Bibliography 9. A resident of the world Forgetting the past The past Neverland Dunkirk: the shore of anticipation Bibliography 10. From fury road to the awakening of the primal father Introduction History then and now Apocalyptic aspiration Hope Bibliography Index