About the book
In Signifiers and Acts, Ed Pluth examines Lacan's views on language and sexuality to argue that Lacan's theory of the subject is best read as a theory of freedom and agency—a theory that is especially compelling precisely because of its structuralist and seemingly antihumanist framework. Presenting new aspects of Lacan's work and commenting extensively on the important yet unpublished seminars that still make up the majority of his contribution to contemporary thought, the book aims to make a Lacanian intervention into contemporary theory. In addition to Saussure, Sartre, Derrida, Lacoue-Labarthe, and Nancy, Pluth discusses works in political theory and identity theory by Alain Badiou, Judith Butler, and Slavoj Zðizûek.
Editions of Signifiers and Acts
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791472439
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791472446
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791479377
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In Signifiers and Acts, Ed Pluth examines Lacan's views on language and sexuality to argue that Lacan's theory of the subject is best read as a theory of freedom and agency—a theory that is especially compelling precisely because of its structuralist and seemingly antihumanist framework. Presenting new aspects of Lacan's work and commenting extensively on the important yet unpublished seminars that still make up the majority of his contribution to contemporary thought, the book aims to make a Lacanian intervention into contemporary theory. In addition to Saussure, Sartre, Derrida, Lacoue-Labarthe, and Nancy, Pluth discusses works in political theory and identity theory by Alain Badiou, Judith Butler, and Slavoj Zðizûek.
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What is Signifiers and Acts about?
In Signifiers and Acts, Ed Pluth examines Lacan's views on language and sexuality to argue that Lacan's theory of the subject is best read as a theory of freedom and agency—a theory that is especially compelling precisely because of its structuralist and seemingly antihumanist framework. Presenting new aspects of Lacan's work and commenting extensively on the important yet unpublished seminars that still make up the majority of his contribution to contemporary thought, the book aims to make a Lacanian intervention into contemporary theory. In addition to Saussure, Sartre, Derrida, Lacoue-Labarthe, and Nancy, Pluth discusses works in political theory and identity theory by Alain Badiou, Judith Butler, and Slavoj Zðizûek.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Signifiers and Acts?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints > Psychoanalytical and Freudian psychology
Where can I read a sample of Signifiers and Acts?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791472439
How long is Signifiers and Acts and how many pages does it have?
Signifiers and Acts has 206 page(s)
Is Signifiers and Acts part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Insinuations: Philosophy, Psychoanalysis, Literature
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Signifiers and Acts?
Ed Pluth
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Signifiers and Acts is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791472439) and paperback(ISBN 9780791472446) and pdf(ISBN 9780791479377)
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