Andrew Flores

Andrew Flores, an autodidact in Freudo-Lacanian psychoanalysis, philosophy, and Marxism, dives deep into Lacan's complex theories. He unpacks the intricacies of subjectivity, discussing the role of transference in therapy and the dialectical dance between desire and drive. With wit, he navigates the symbolic order and critiques ego psychology, shedding light on how these concepts can illuminate contemporary political and cultural discussions. Andrew also offers guidance on accessible readings and the challenges of engaging with Lacanian texts.

Andrew Flores, a Lacanian psychoanalysis specialist, critiques modern therapy as functioning as ideology for capitalism. He discusses the limitations of therapy culture, contrasts psychoanalytic therapy with mainstream psychology, explores the concept of law in relation to subjectivity, highlights the importance of jokes and the unconscious in psychoanalysis, and critiques therapism. The difference between psychoanalysis and modern therapy is discussed, emphasizing the aim of psychoanalysis to understand the truth of the individual.