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Lectures on Lacan Podcast

Prof. Dr. Samuel McCormick
Lacanian Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis
Castration
Knowledge
Truth
Discourse
Desire
The Unconscious
Incomprehension
Mathemes
Littoral Zone
Symptoms
Teaching
Repetition
Ignorance
Powerlessness
Subjectivity
Psychoanalytic Discourse
Masculinity
Cartesian Knowledge

Lectures and commentaries on key texts in Lacanian psychoanalysis lecturesonlacan.substack.com

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The title of this episode, “Real Knowledge,” should be read as a question — and one we continue to ask at Lectures on Lacan, even in our lecture and discussion series on Seminar XXII. As always, you can access the video recording of this podcast epis... more

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, h... more

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... more

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 t... more

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Samuel McCormick
Host of Lectures on Lacan, Professor of Communication Studies and Psychoanalysis

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Dang this guy is good

    What the title says

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicknametochangelater
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

    Candid, clear and very close readings of Lacan’s essential essays. I have really loved this podcast and hope he gives us more.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listening128
    United States2 years ago
  • Weirdly anti-psychotic

    This man has some clearly personal and intense dislike or fear of psychotics. He speaks about them frequently (esp but not always in distinction from psychosis) with such disdain and dismissal that it becomes hard to listen to. This negative affect is such a non-Lacanian approach to psychosis, it is bizarre and feels deeply personal and coming from some place in him. Some of us are psychotically organized! We listen and also participate in the world in the ways we can! It’s infuriating to hear t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pat4pat
    United States2 years ago
  • Makes Lacan readable to the layman

    Hard to believe but here is someone who can translate Lacan into plain-ish English. And there’s lots of his work done. Great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thesoultrader24
    Australia3 years ago
  • Something good to listen to while I work - cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    godot3828184
    Australia3 years ago

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The host is praised for making complex psychoanalytic ideas understandable to a broader audience.
Overall, the reception is largely positive, with many expressing gratitude for the detailed analysis and mentorship offered through the lectures.
Listeners appreciate the clarity and accessibility with which challenging Lacanian concepts are presented.
Some critiques highlight a perceived bias or personal viewpoint that can detract from the educational aspect.

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This podcast focuses on delivering in-depth lectures and analyses of Jacques Lacan's seminal texts, providing listeners with expert commentary on the complexities of Lacanian psychoanalysis. With each episode, the host, an experienced academic, tackles intricate concepts such as the dynamics of the unconscious, language, and the nature of desire, making these challenging theories more accessible to a broader audience. Unique to this podcast is its approach to present not just theory but also its implications for understanding human relationships and contemporary issues around mental health and identity, often connecting psychoanalytic insights to everyday experiences.

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