Exploring the Lacanian subject, this work delves into the nature of human identity from a psychoanalytic viewpoint. It questions whether feelings and affect define humanity or if the Freudian concept of the unconscious establishes the critical distinction between humans and non-humans. The text invites readers to reflect on the complexities of being a speaking being and the implications of psychoanalysis on our understanding of the self.
Merging Lacanian theory with psychoanalytic case studies and personal experiences, this insightful book explores the significance of Lacanian psychoanalysis in understanding contemporary subjectivity. It offers valuable perspectives for students and academics, emphasizing the practical application of Lacanian concepts in modern psychological contexts.
The Perfume of Soul from Freud to Lacan seeks to understand the human sense of smell and its marks on our subjectivity from a psychoanalytic perspective.