

Derek Hook, “Six Moments in Lacan: Communication and Identification in Psychology and Psychoanalysis” (Routledge, 2018)
Oct 25, 2024
Derek Hook, an associate professor at Duquesne University and a Lacanian scholar, delves into the intersection of language and the unconscious. He creatively uses Bill Clinton's infamous denial to illustrate Lacan's theories. The conversation spans Nixon’s apology post-Watergate, exploring themes of responsibility and identity within political contexts. Hook emphasizes the significance of the 'big other' in shaping communication and the challenges in bridging academic and clinical worlds, offering insights into psychoanalysis and individual repression.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Journey into Lacanian Psychoanalysis
02:44 • 18min
The Interplay of Language and Individual Repression in Lacanian Analysis
20:22 • 4min
Exploring the 'Big Other' in Lacanian Theory
24:11 • 9min
Nixon, Lacan, and the Politics of Apology
33:07 • 6min
Unraveling Speech and Identity
39:34 • 17min