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Jacques Lacan is one of the most challenging and controversial of contemporary thinkers, as well as the most influential psychoanalyst since Freud. Lacanian theory has reached far beyond the consulting room to engage with such diverse disciplines as literature, film, gender and social theory. This book covers the full extent of Lacan's career and provides an accessible guide to Lacanian concepts and his writing on:
*the imaginary and the symbolic
*the Oedipus Complex and the meaning of the phallus
*the subject and the unconscious
*the real
*sexual difference.
Locating Lacan's work in the context of contemporary French thought and the history of psychoanalysis, Sean Homer's Jacques Lacan is the ideal introduction to this influential theorist.
*the imaginary and the symbolic
*the Oedipus Complex and the meaning of the phallus
*the subject and the unconscious
*the real
*sexual difference.
Locating Lacan's work in the context of contemporary French thought and the history of psychoanalysis, Sean Homer's Jacques Lacan is the ideal introduction to this influential theorist.
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unlike Zizek's How to Read Lacan which is more about his work and superficially and briefly explaining Lacanian theory, this book will methodically go through the key areas of Lacan's theory of psychoanalysis with relevant and clarifying examples with simple and more accessible vocabulary. Routledge Critical Thinkers series are books you should get your hands on for heavy theory.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A well written introduction into the Labyrinth of Lacanian thought
8 Feb 2007
Format:Paperback
I have been struggling with Lacan for some time and have read several introductions. Sean Homer's book is one of the best; therefore I would like to recommend it. Homer concentrates on the most important concepts in Lacan's philosophy and gives at the end of each chapter a short summery. May be this takes away much of the complexity of Lacan's thought, but knowing what his writing is all about might be still very helpful before entering in the labyrinth of the French philosopher's thought.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
An excellent 'first book' on Lacan
10 Oct 2008
Format:Paperback
I would recommend this book without hesitation for anyone wishing to get a introductory grounding in Lacan, and post-Freudian psychoanalysis more generally. Sean Homer makes it clear that his task is not to act as an apologist for Lacan against the arguments of neuro-biology, or what have you. (Although it would have been welcomed if he had dealt with criticisms a bit more thoroughly). Rather, he organizes an extremely efficient overview of Lacan's works, always beautifully situated in the philosophical contexts of continental philosophy from which Lacan drew his influences. Homer's writing throughout is an absolute gloss of clarity: his analogies and elucidations are very readable and concise. This book is far superior to the 'Lacan for Dummies' stuff that uses cartoons rather than careful explication. Homer proves that to talk about Lacan you need not be obtuse.
Obviously, you'll need to move on from here to enter into the fullness of Lacan's complexity: the labyrinthine textures of his theory are well known. Homer doesn't shirk from that -- indeed, he does well to explain how, like Joyce, the maze is part of the affective impact. And Homer provides a brief, but well-annotated, list of more in-depth studies.
I suppose the one tiny criticism I would have is that this book heavily favours Lacan as a theorist in the humanities -- which is no surprise, considering this is one area of the university he thrives. Still, it tends to prop up the initial accusations, which Homer relates via a Times Lit Sup review, that Lacan endures only because the eggheads in English Lit departments are willing to tend an obsolete flame. There's more to it, obviously, but Homer stays away from discussions of clinical applications, or other applications of Lacan's work besides those in hunt for tenure.
Still, I would stress without reservation that this is a fantastic introduction, presented in an even tone presents an overview of Lacan, in prose whose poise and precision are admirable and accessible.
Well done.
Obviously, you'll need to move on from here to enter into the fullness of Lacan's complexity: the labyrinthine textures of his theory are well known. Homer doesn't shirk from that -- indeed, he does well to explain how, like Joyce, the maze is part of the affective impact. And Homer provides a brief, but well-annotated, list of more in-depth studies.
I suppose the one tiny criticism I would have is that this book heavily favours Lacan as a theorist in the humanities -- which is no surprise, considering this is one area of the university he thrives. Still, it tends to prop up the initial accusations, which Homer relates via a Times Lit Sup review, that Lacan endures only because the eggheads in English Lit departments are willing to tend an obsolete flame. There's more to it, obviously, but Homer stays away from discussions of clinical applications, or other applications of Lacan's work besides those in hunt for tenure.
Still, I would stress without reservation that this is a fantastic introduction, presented in an even tone presents an overview of Lacan, in prose whose poise and precision are admirable and accessible.
Well done.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A very helpful Guide
20 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
This book does not substitue reading the seminars but it sure brings to light some Lacanian concepts that are blurry on the originals. This book has helped me a lot.
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