The Subject in Lacan (2 of 4): Not ego, not psychological

We extend out discussion of the subject as 'non match-up', as the irreconcilability between statement and enunciation present in each prospective instance of speech. In this sense the subject does not pre-exist its own disruption or contradiction but is exactly 'ontological undecidability' itself. We introduce facets of Lacan's critique of psychological notions of subjectivity emphasizing particularly Lacan's insistence that the subject is not the ego or even vaguely egoic. Interestingly also, we suggest that the concept of the subject needs to remain empty and that it points more to how one one should work clinically than to any substantial qualities of the individual. The status of the subject, like the status of the unconscious, is ethical rather than ontological.

[@rontuch1990]

Excellent excellent analysis of Lacan. I hung on every word.

[@macguffin8540]

A passionate and clear explanation that situates the ethical relevance of the theory within the realm of the clinic. Powerful point about the reduction to knowledge. You fit so much great stuff into these lectures! Many thanks.

[@nicholasburch2122]

the subject as real, that which eludes symbolization while simultaneously eliciting symbolization, l'objet petit a

[@brendanramsey8311]

You are one of the few speakers whom I have felt compelled to take notes for, and your manner of presentation is very conducive to effective study in my experience.

[@dennisplant9348]

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[@devotedonkey]

This was very good. Thank you Derek !

[@Mathilde3219]

Zizeks ontological definition is stated by Lacan in Seminar 16 section Inconsistency of the Other

[@des9557]

Hey! Could you please do a video about Lacan‘s graph of desire? That would really help!

[@theelderskatesman4417]

This might be helpful: ua-cam.com/video/67d0aGc9K_I/v-deo.html

[@OH-pc5jx]

I’d also love that!

[@des9557]

@@theelderskatesman4417 I saw that video. I just think it would be amazing to hear about it from Dr. Hook, because he explains everything so clear:)

[@vidividivicious]

@@theelderskatesman4417 I was about to recommend the same video

[@muammerozoltulular3569]

Could you please prepare a video dealing with psychosis, the reasons, and the symptoms of it? Or what would you recommend me to read on that subject?

[@MrKrisstain]

This video made my brain hurt.

[@rontuch1990]

If the analyst approaches the the Subject as subject, what about the analyst him/herself being a Subject. The analyst has to become an Analyst, have the ego of an analyst, and through that ego understand the subject. Does not that create a roadblock? If the analyst starts to apply what he/she learned about the ego to the subject, i.e, all the analytical jargon (Oedipus Complex, etc.,) how is therapy possible? That would be like looking for subatomic particles with a flashlight.