Yannis Stavrakakis Livres

Yannis Stavrakakis offers a clear examination of Jacques Lacan's complex theories, addressing key concepts such as time, history, language, and desire from a political perspective. This book serves as an introductory overview, highlighting the social and political implications of Lacan's work, making it accessible for newcomers to his ideas. It positions Lacan's contributions as foundational in psychoanalysis, second only to Freud, and emphasizes their relevance in understanding contemporary issues.

Focusing on the theoretical underpinnings of populism, this book presents a novel approach to understanding populist phenomena. Drawing inspiration from Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouffe, it emphasizes the importance of conceptual reflexivity, theoretical awareness, and historical context as essential principles in the study of populism, offering fresh insights and frameworks for researchers in the field.

An exploration of a new concept in critical political theory: the 'Lacanian Left'. This is a field of theoretical and political interventions sharing a common interest in discussing the relevance of Lacanianism and psychoanalysis for contemporary theory.

The current volume represents an exciting collection of essays critically examining the relation between modern science and Lacanian psychoanalysis in approaching the question of mental suffering. Lacan & Science tackles more widely the role and logic of scientific practice in general, taking as its focus psychic processes. Constituting an invaluable addition to existing literature, this comprehensive volume offers a fresh insight into Lacans conception of the subject and its implications.