Introducing Lacan

Synopsis of Introducing Lacan

An introduction to the central ideas of Lacanian theory, guiding the reader through Lacan's early studies of paranoia to his subsequent analytical innovations. It explains how Lacan added structural linguistics to Freudianism and his new ideas on the infant "mirror phase", the construction of identity and the dynamics of the psyche. It clarifies that Lacan's theories are not merely cultural intellectualizations but are rooted in clinical practice. Ideal for those intrigued by Lacan's ideas but discouraged by the apparent arcane quality of his writings.