
The Logic of Fantasy (Seminar XIV), Episode 5
Lectures on Lacan Podcast
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Understanding Distinction and the Existence of Little a
This chapter explores the concept of little a, the minimum difference needed for entities to appear distinct, using the example of a pen against a white wall. It also discusses the work of Kenneth Burke and Martin Heidegger, criticizing reliance on a narrow range of thinkers and emphasizing the importance of radical difference.
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