Lacan and Science

1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-0-367-10732-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 332 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 771 g

The current volume represents an exciting collection of essays critically examining the relation between modern science and Lacanian psychoanalysis in approaching the question of mental suffering. Lacan & Science also tackles more widely the role and logic of scientific practice in general, taking as its focus psychic processes. Central themes that are explored from a variety of perspectives include the use of mathematics in Lacanian psychoalanysis, the importance of linguistics and Freud's text in Lacan's approach, and the central significance attached to ethics and the role of the subject. Constituting an invaluable addition to existing literature, this comprehensive volume offers a fresh insight into Lacan's conception of the subject and its implications to scientific practice and evidence.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

GLYNOS, JASON

Glynos, Jason

Stavrakakis, Yannis

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Gesundheitspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction, Theory and evidence in the Freudian field: from observation to structure 1, Psychonalysis operates upon the subject of science: Lacan between science and ethics 1, A matter of cause: reflections on Lacan's "Science and truth", Causality in science and psychoanalysis, Elements of epistemology, Knowledge and science: fantasies of the whole, From mathematics to psychology: Lacan's missed encounters, Postures and impostures: on Lacan's style and use of mathematical science, What causes structure to find a place in love?, A Lacanian approach to clinical diagnosis and addiction, Lacan between cultural studies and cognitivism

Über Autor(innen)

Jason Glynos teaches political theory in the Department of Government at University of Essex, UK. His current research is situated within the field of psychoanalysis and critical political theory and economy. He has published in the areas of poststructuralist political theory and Lacanian psychoanalysis, focusing on theories of ideology, democracy, and freedom, and the philosophy and methodology of social science.

Yannis Stavrakakis studied political science in Athens and Essex. He has worked at the Universities of Essex and Nottingham before taking up a position at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2006, where he is currently Professor of Political Discourse Analysis. His research focuses primarily on contemporary political theory (with emphasis on psychoanalytic and post-structuralist approaches) and on the analysis of ideology and discourse in late modern societies (with emphasis on populism, environmentalism, post-democracy and the role of artistic practices).