Hello all,
I am looking to include a dimension of Lacanian psychoanalysis to my master thesis. I am in the early phases. My focus is rooted in unlearning, objecthood, memory/familiarity/consciousness. I am also looking at topology (Borromean Knots) and the symptom. For context, I am dealing with this work in the environment of exhibition-making and curatorial work.
I wanted to start doing some more expansive reading on text offered by Lacan and I was wondering if anyone can give me guidance as to which one of his seminars/books are best suited to my area of interest.
So far, I have narrowed it down to:
The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis
Ecrits: The First Complete Edition
Formations of the Unconscious: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book V
Desire and its Interpretation: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan
The Other Side of Psychoanalysis
The Psychoses: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan
The Object Relation: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book IV
I will likely look at all of these but I think it would be better if I start with stronger texts. :) Thank you!
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your answer! This is very helpful!
- Kalina
What are you looking for in Lacan, specifically? Apparently it is not just psychoanalysis in general. Lacan is dense reading and I wondered if you already have a grounding in psychoanalysis, and if so what is lacking at the moment. Or did a senior or supervisor say “have a look at Lacan and see what he says”?
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