Lectures on Lacan Podcast

Dive into the complexities of Lacan's theories as the podcast discusses the threefold structure of the imaginary, symbolic, and real. Explore the intriguing tension between love, truth, and the absence of a sexual relationship. Discover how the unconscious operates in a split field, and the distinction between phallic and impossible enjoyment. The hosts challenge listeners to rethink their perceptions of love and knowledge, emphasizing enjoyment that transcends traditional boundaries. A truly enlightening journey awaits!

Things get a little weird in this penultimate episode, as the image below suggests and the title of this episode confirms: “Analytic Will-o'-the-Wisps.” As always, you can access the video recording of this episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

This discussion dives deep into Lacan's distinction between the true and the real. Listeners explore how Lacan interprets Aristotle's ideas, transforming language into mathematical symbols. The concept of mathemes showcases the absurdity of written expressions and their relationship to psychoanalytic truths. The analysis of narcissistic love reveals its ties to unconscious desires and destiny. Finally, the podcast addresses how real knowledge permeates the unconscious, inviting listeners to reconsider the nature of truth in psychoanalysis.

What’s between the true and the real? The title of this episode, of course! But don’t take my word for it. Trust in this diagram instead:You can also access the video recording of this lecture at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

You’ll want a pen and paper for this episode, which is aptly titled “Borromean Knots Flipped.” And if you get a kick out of the attached diagram as well, consider jumping into our current lecture series on SXXII, R.S.I.! As always, you can access the video recording of this episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

I hesitate to tell you the title of this middle episode. But only for a second. It’s called “Little Love Piles.” Tune in to hear why! You can also access the video recording of this episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

“Narcissistic Love” is what we’re calling this one. Hope you enjoy it as much as I still do — which is to say, maybe too much! You can also access the video recording of this episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Here’s the third episode in our podcast on SXXI, the title of which is fitting: “Thirdness.” And all the more so given that this is also where our new lecture series on Seminar XXII began last week! As always, you can access the video recording of this podcast episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

The second episode of our new podcast on Seminar XXI is called “Dupes of the Real.” Like our first episode, it also scaffolds nicely toward our upcoming lecture and discussion series on Seminar XXII. Another bonus! As always, you can access the video recording of this podcast episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Welcome to our new podcast on Seminar XXI, Les non-dupes errent! Episode one is titled “Knowledge vs. Meaning.” In addition to introducing you to Seminar XXI, it ought to get you prepped (and pumped) for our upcoming lecture series on Seminar XXII. Bonus! As always, you can access the video recording of this podcast episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com