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The Cambridge Introduction to Lacan Part 2 w/ Todd McGowan

Žižek And So On

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Exploring Lacan's Concepts of Absence and Obstacle

This chapter examines Lacan's theories of 'dusting' and 'abjéa', focusing on their philosophical roots and effects on desire. It draws parallels to consumer goods to reveal the interplay between absence and the meaninglessness of desire's object.

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