Slavoj Žižek
What’s inside
A guide to understanding the works of psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan, exploring his theories and their implications.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding Lacan’s theories
- Gaining insight into psychoanalysis
- Exploring the relationship between language and the unconscious
- Grasping the fundamental concepts of psychoanalytic theory
Key Points
- The mirror stage as formative of the function of the I
- The agency of the letter in the unconscious
- The signification of the phallus
- The subversion of the subject and the dialectic of desire
Who’s it For
- Psychoanalysis enthusiasts
- Psychology students
- Lacan’s works readers
- Researchers in Psychoanalysis
About the author
Slavoj Žižek, a Slovenian philosopher, is known for his work in cultural studies, psychoanalysis, and political theory.