Lectures on Lacan Podcast

Prof. Dr. Samuel McCormick
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Jan 22, 2024 • 30min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 17

Dive into the complexities of Lacanian psychoanalysis, where desire interweaves with concepts like castration and jouissance. Explore how trauma and repetition shape our symptoms, revealing deep-rooted psychological truths. The dialogue also uncovers the dynamics of enjoyment and prohibition, highlighting the father figure's role in desire. Lastly, the relationship between loss and surplus enjoyment is scrutinized, offering fresh insights on how these ideas influence our understanding of desire and reality in intimate connections.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 1h

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 16

Dive into the complex nuances of fatherhood through Lacanian psychoanalysis, exploring the roles of symbolic, imaginary, and real fathers. Discover the intricate relationship between desire, law, and the paternal function, revealing how themes of loss and prohibition shape our identities. Delve into the myth of the father and the dynamics of castration, highlighting the significance of collective agreement in prohibitive laws while distinguishing the elusive role of the real father in this rich theoretical landscape.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 9min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 15

Delve into Lacan's intriguing concept of surplus enjoyment and what it reveals about desire. Explore how the phrase 'plu de joui' adds layers to our understanding of longing, particularly in a consumerist world. Discover the connections to 'Paradise Lost' and the relentless pursuit of unattainable satisfaction. This thought-provoking journey unpacks the paradoxes of desire and loss, raising questions about our modern cravings.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 36min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 14

Explore Lacanian psychoanalysis concepts like surplus enjoyment, naming limits in radical logic systems, power dynamics of language, hysteric's discourse, and love of truth in philosophical discourse.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 5min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 13

Dive into the intriguing world of Lacanian theory, where repetition and jouissance reveal the dance between knowledge and enjoyment. A captivating myth about women and leaky vessels illustrates the futility of containment in psychoanalytic structures. The discussion links surplus enjoyment to modern consumer culture, unearthing the emptiness in chasing substitute objects. Explore the incompleteness of surplus enjoyment and its role in fueling desire, all while navigating the complexities of longing in the human experience.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 8min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 12

Dive into the compelling world of Lacanian psychoanalysis where the four discourses—master, university, hysteric, and analyst—are unraveled. Explore how language influences the formation of the subject, and the tension between signifiers that creates a split within individuals. Discover the fascinating relationship between knowledge and jouissance, revealing the political nuances in the dynamics of power and desire. This thought-provoking journey delves into the intersection of subjective experience and complex emotional landscapes.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 58min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 11

Dive into the intriguing dynamics of psychoanalysis, exploring the analyst's evolving role as the 'subject supposed to know.' Discover how authority and desire shape the therapeutic relationship. The discussion highlights the intricate balance of power and the necessity for re-subjectivization in processing personal narratives. This eye-opening conversation challenges conventional perceptions of therapy and delves into the complexities of human interaction in the analytical space.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 22min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 10

Dive into the complexities of the hysteric's discourse as it counters the university's narrative. Explore how this dynamic reveals the tensions between the hysteric and the master. Discover the role of the hysteric in challenging conventional knowledge, urging a deeper investigation into the essence of understanding. It's a thought-provoking exploration of how one voice can catalyze significant shifts in perception.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 5min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 9

Exploration of power dynamics and knowledge structures in academia in Lacanian psychoanalysis. Critique of the transcendental eye and Descartes' influence on university discourse. Unraveling the laws of analytic discourse and navigating teaching roles in psychoanalysis. Delve into the influence of money and power in knowledge production.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 9min

The Other Side of Psychoanalysis (Seminar XVII), Episode 8

Explore Lacan's four discourses, the concept of S1 and S2, motives of the master in relation to security, knowledge commodification, unpaid labor in the digital age, and the master-slave relationship in late capitalist society.

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