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Derek Hook, “Six Moments in Lacan: Communication and Identification in Psychology and Psychoanalysis” (Routledge, 2018)

New Books in Psychology

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Unraveling Speech and Identity

This chapter explores the psychoanalytic implications of speech, particularly through the lens of a political figure's notable address. It highlights how language can reveal unconscious truths and impact identity formation, drawing on Lacan's theories of identification and the role of authority. Additionally, it examines the complex relationship between sexuality, jouissance, and psychoanalysis, seeking to redefine common misconceptions while bridging affect theory and Lacanian concepts.

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