This book is the first to systematically investigate how the notion of time is conceptualised in Jacques Lacan's work. Through a careful examination of Lacan's various presentations of time, Chenyang Wang argues that this notion is key to a comprehension of Lacan's psychoanalytic thinking, and in particular to the way in which he theorises subjectivity. This book demonstrates that time is approached by Lacan not only as consciously experienced, but also as pre-reflectively embodied and symbolically generated. In an analysis that begins with Lacan's Logical Time essay, Chenyang Wang articulates three temporal registers that correspond to Lacan's Real-Symbolic-Imaginary triad and also demonstrates how Lacan's elaboration of other major themes including consciousness, body, language, desire and sexuality is informed by his original perspectives on time. Filling a significant gap in contemporary Lacanian studies, this book will provide essential reading for students and scholars ofpsychoanalytic theory, continental philosophy and critical theory.

Provides a comprehensive elaboration of the notion of time in Jacques Lacan's work Articulates three temporal registers that correspond to Lacan's Real-Symbolic-Imaginary triad Demonstrates how the multiplicity of temporal registers supports Lacan's overall theoretical position and contributes to our understanding of subjectivity

Autorentext

Chenyang Wang is a researcher in the field of psychosocial studies. He completed his PhD thesis on Lacan and time at Birkbeck College, University of London, UK. His work focuses on the intersections between Lacanian psychoanalysis and social research.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Logical Time.- Chapter 3 Real time.- Chapter 4 Symbolic time.- Chapter 5 Symptomatic Time.- Chapter 6 Sexed Time.- Chapter 7 Conclusion.