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Lacan

By: Lionel Bailly
Narrated by: Deidre Rubenstein
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Jacques Lacan was one of the most important psychoanalysts ever to have lived. Building upon the work of Sigmund Freud, he sought to refine Freudian insights with the use of linguistics and mathematics, arguing that "the structure of unconscious is like a language." He is widely misunderstood and often unfairly dismissed as impenetrable. In this clear, wide-ranging primer, Lionel Bailly demonstrates how Lacan’s ideas are still vitally relevant to contemporary issues of mental health treatment. Including coverage of developments in Lacanian psychoanalysis since his death, this is the perfect introduction to the great modern theorist.

©2009 Lionel Bailly (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health

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Presented in two four-hour sections, this audiobook presents theorist Lacan to beginners. Diedre Rubenstein narrates in a sharp, clear voice, reminiscent of a favorite college professor, the one who could keep you on the edge of your chair on a Monday morning.

Often misunderstood, Lacan remains one of the more difficult theorists for people to understand. But rather than read his primary texts, many of which focus on reevaluating the work of Freud, why not listen to Lionel Bailly's accessible interpretation of Lacan's work? This audio is perfect for those without formal training in psychoanalysis, but who wish to get a sense of Lacan's complex and brilliant work.

Critic reviews

Well-written, carefully structured and broadly accessible. The author offers lucid explanations of key Lacanian concepts, without over-simplifying or having recourse to 'Lacan-light’." (Dany Nobus – Chair of Psychology and Psychoanalysis, Brunel University and author of Jaques Lacan and the Freudian Practice of Psychoanalysis)
"Simply the clearest explanation of Lacan anywhere. The author succeeds where almost everyone else has failed. Highly readable and entertaining." (Peter Fonagy – Freud Memorial Professor of Psychoanalysis, UCL and Chief Executive at the Anna Freud Centre, London)
Clear Introduction • Accessible Theory • Helpful Examples • Insightful Overview • Useful Guide
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I have learned a lot with this very clear and well walkthrough on Lacan and his theory!

Great and clear intro to Lacanian theory

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explains Lacan very complex theory in simple terms, and from the concrete psycanalitical practice point of view, providing plenty of applied examples

Clear and concise

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This book is a great introduction to Lacan and his theory. Lacan is an especially complicated thinker and this book is a help guide to his theory. The focus of this book is his contributions clinical psychoanalysis and focus less on his contributions to philosophy.

Very good overview of Lacan’s work

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This is a beautiful purchase for anyone looking for an entry point into Lacan. Highly recommended. #Mindbending #Psychoanalysis #Tagsgiving #Sweepstakes

Very niche but very good

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I developed extracurricular interest in Lacan when I was in college (Lacan was not on the menu there). I was a social anthropology major with a keen interest in the application of ego psychology and related concepts of self-construction to research. And Lacan’s notion of the subject as fiction fascinated me to death. But I couldn’t crack Lacan’s writing. I gleaned what I could from loads of commentary that was all far too advanced for me. And finally gave up after attaining little more than inkling of understanding. Well! I just stumbled into and read the ‘Bolinda Beginner’s Guide to Lacan’ - this is fifteen years later. And now I’m glad that I hung onto my bookshelf of challenging commentary because Lionel Bailly has given me new hope for getting a better grip on that illusory deeper understanding. This book is the perfect entry point to Lacanian analysis for the true beginner. Hint for success: Ignore the mathematical representations if they put you off at all. I don’t believe they’re necessary to basic understanding.

Sharp. Succinct. Demystifying.

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very interesting and useful intro to Lacan. Recommended to those taking Anthropology and psychoanalysis .

interesting and useful

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way more than what I bargained for, I've listened to the lecture series twice it's difficult to get at first but really fleshes out a lot of what's going on

Lacan, challenging but rewarding

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Lacan is one of the most intimidating intellectual thinkers, this introduction made his ideas very clear and accessible.

Great Introduction to Difficult Thinker

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Lacan's brilliance and obtuseness come through in this enjoyable tour of his major innovations. I appreciated the book's framing of Lacanian psychoanalysis as intentionally controversial. The reading is probably as good as it could be, despite the occasional pain of hearing Lacan's mathemes - algebraic notations for linguistic structures - fully articulated. Highly recommended for newcomers to this relevant, fertile body of thought.

Strong introduction to the ineffable

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A concise, and theoretically thorough entry point to Lacanian thought, with very little clutter. Recommended.

If Lacanian thought interests you, read this book

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