The Concept of Little 'a' in Lacanian Theory

In this chapter, the speaker discusses the concept of the little 'a' in Lacanian theory. They highlight that the little 'a' is an irreducible scrap of embodiment, representing the S in its irreducible real. The speaker emphasizes that the little 'a' is a real piece of flesh, a part of us as embodied beings that the big Other cannot fully comprehend or articulate.