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In recent years psychoanalysis - especially Lacanian theory - has been gradually acknowledged as a vital resource in the ongoing reorientation of contemporary political theory and analysis. Of particular note is that the work of Jacques Lacan is increasingly being used by major political philosophers associated with the Left. This indicates the dynamic emergence of a new theoretico-political horizon: that of the "Lacanian Left." However, this has yet to be properly conceived as a field, and this is the first book to bring it into academic consciousness and to systematically draw its implications for concrete political analysis. This book offers an accessible mapping of its main contours; a detailed examination of the convergences and divergences between the major figures within or at the periphery of this terrain, including Slavoj Zizek, Ernesto Laclau, Alain Badiou, and Cornelius Castoriadis; and a critical evaluation of their respective arguments on social construction and the political, affectivity and discourse, ethics and social change, and negativity and positivity. Engaging with the role of affect and emotion in political life through the central Lacanian notion of "enjoyment," The Lacanian Left puts forward innovative analyses of political power and authority, nationalism, European identity, consumerism and advertising culture, and de-democratization and post-democracy. It will be of value to everyone interested in exploring the potential of psychoanalysis in reinvigorating political theory, critical political analysis, and democratic politics.

Lacan, Jacques, --- Political philosophy. Social philosophy --- Lacan, Jacques --- Filosofie --- Psychoanalyse --- Politiek --- Oudheid --- China --- Romeinse Rijk --- Hellenisme --- Griekenland --- Hellas --- Film --- Literatuur --- Muziek --- Schilderkunst --- Maatschappij --- Tekenkunst --- Vlaanderen --- Vlaams --- Emigratie --- Vrouw --- Lacan, Jacques (1901-1981) --- Psychologie politique --- Psychanalyse --- Philosophie politique --- Gauche (science politique) --- Droite (science politique) --- Critique et interprétation --- Aspect politique

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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.

Political psychology --- Political science --- Psychoanalysis --- Right and left (Political science) --- Left (Political science) --- Left and right (Political science) --- Right (Political science) --- Psychology --- Psychology, Pathological --- Political philosophy --- Mass political behavior --- Political behavior --- Politics, Practical --- Psychology, Political --- Social psychology --- Philosophy --- Political aspects --- Psychological aspects --- Lacan, Jacques, --- Lacan, Jacques --- Criticism and interpretation. --- Political psychology. --- Political aspects. --- Philosophy.

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The work of Jacques Lacan is second only to Freud in its impact on psychoanalysis. Yannis Stavrakakis clearly examines Lacan's challenging views on time, history, language, alterity, desire and sexuality from a political standpoint. It is the first book to provide an overview of the social and political implications of Lacan's work as a whole for students coming to Lacan for the first time.The first part of Lacan and the Political offers a straightforward and systematic assessment of the importance of Lacan's categories and theoretical constructions for concrete political analysis

Psychology --- Behavioral sciences --- Mental philosophy --- Mind --- Science, Mental --- Human biology --- Philosophy --- Soul --- Mental health --- Lacan, Jacques, --- Lacan, Jacques --- Psychoanalysis --- Political aspects. --- Social aspects. --- Psychology, Pathological

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"Examining one of the most hotly debated topics in contemporary politics, media and academia, the Research Handbook on Populism brings together a diverse range of academics from across the globe to provide a detailed and comprehensive overview of populism research. This prescient Research Handbook highlights the crucial need for conceptual reflexivity, theoretical awareness, methodological pluralism and historical alertness as guiding principles in populism research. Chapters showcase cutting-edge research methods, from surveys to ethnography and from discourse studies to psychoanalytic political theorisation. Enacting diverse sensibilities, they explore a wealth of topics, such as digital populism, anti-populism, feminism, colonialism, the politics of emotions, populist constitutionalism, party politics, social movements, and relevant artistic practices. Offering rigorous comparative perspectives and highlighting promising avenues for future research, this Research Handbook deftly illustrates the dynamism of populism research as it is currently unfolding. The Research Handbook on Populism will be an invaluable resource for students, academics and researchers working in political theory, comparative politics and political sociology as well as those involved in populism research from across the social sciences and humanities. Providing in-depth accounts of concrete phenomena and addressing emerging challenges at a global level, it will also be of interest to professionals in journalism and a variety of national and international organisations"--

Populism --- Political philosophy. Social philosophy --- Political systems