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<i>Lacan Today: Psychoanalysis, Science, Religion</i> offers a lucid overview of the French psychoanalyst's work. In five sections--"The Structure of the Subject," "Epistemology," "Four Discourses," "There is No Sexual Rapport," and "God is Real,"--the book maps out Lacan's thought for the lay reader with unmatched clarity. It does this by building from Lacan's graph and formulas, which are often misunderstood. This formalization acts as a pedagogical tool of wonderful economy, offering a broad overview without neglecting the essential details. The chapters are summarized by a general graph that visually demonstrates Lacan's rigor and coherence. <p>The book examines often-neglected aspects of Lacan's work, like problems in the history of science, epistemology, and religion, in order to show Lacan's relevance to today's world. It makes the case for Lacan as one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century, whose reach extends beyond the discipline of psychoanalysis. Indeed, Lacan's thought should lead readers into a reexamination of philosophy, literature, art, politics, economy, and desire.</p> <p>In his introduction, Alexandre Leupin writes: "If the unconscious exists,

Who reads Lacan Today : Psychoanalysis, Science, Religion?

Author

Alexandre Leupin

Publisher

Other Press Professional

Published

2020

Language

EN

ISBN

9781892746900

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Psychology, Fiction, Philosophy

Rating

3.7 / 5 (10 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14