Focusing on Lacan's Seminar X, the book delves into the intricate structure of anxiety as presented in the sessions. It offers a detailed analysis, breaking down the theoretical concepts and their implications, making complex psychoanalytic ideas accessible. Through this exploration, it aims to deepen the understanding of anxiety's role in human psychology.
Kant, Sade and Lacan on the Ethical Functioning of the Unconscious
Exploring the concept of jouissance, the book delves into the nuances of enjoyment as defined by Lacan. It highlights various forms of pleasure, including the enjoyment derived from ethically questionable actions and the concealed satisfaction that patients may find within their symptoms. Through this examination, the text offers insights into the complexities of human desire and the interplay between ethics and enjoyment.
"This book examines the concept of jouissance, a Lacanian term that refers to enjoyment experienced in different ways, from the enjoyment taken in an action that is ethically disapproved of to the hidden pleasure taken by the patient in and from his symptom. An intriguing discussion of the relationship between pleasure, ethics and rationality, The Jouissance Principle will interest scholars of psychoanalysis and European philosophy, as well as helping clinicians to find a practical and ethical pathway through their practice"--
The book offers a fresh perspective on narcissism, appealing to both psychoanalysis students and practitioners. It delves into Freud's exploration of the subject, providing insights that extend beyond traditional interpretations, making it relevant for anyone interested in psychological concepts and their applications.