Description: About this Item The item is a Book Paperback or Softback The Author Name is Ruti, Mari The Title is The Singularity of Being: Lacan and the Immortal Within Condition New Other Comments Pages Count - 272. Category - Psychology Product Description - The Singularity of Being presents a Lacanian vision of what makes each of us an inimitable and irreplaceable creature. It argues that, unlike the subject who comes into existence as a result of symbolic prohibition or the person who is aligned with the narcissistic conceits of the imaginary, the singular self emerges in response to a galvanizing directive arising from the real. This directive carries the force of an obligation that cannot be resisted and that summons the individual to a character beyond his or her social investments. Consequently, singularity expresses something about the individuals non-negotiable distinctiveness, eccentricity, or idiosyncrasy at the same time it prevents both symbolic and imaginary closure. It opens to layers of rebelliousness, indicating that there are components of human life exceeding the realm of normative sociality. Written with an unusual blend of rigor and clarity, The Singularity of Being combines incisive readings of Lacan with the best insights of recent Lacanian theory to reach beyond the dogmas of the field. Moving from what, thanks in part to Slavoj iek, has come to be known as the ethics of the act to a nuanced interpretation of Lacans ethics of sublimation, the book offers a sweeping overview of Lacans thought while making an original contribution to contemporary theory and ethics. Aimed at specialists and nonspecialists alike, the book manages to educate at the same time as it intervenes in current debates about subjectivity, agency, resistance, creativity, the selfother relationship, and effective political and ethical action. By focusing on the Lacanian real, Ruti honors the uniqueness of subjective experience without losing sight of the social and intersubjective components of human life. We Use Stock Images Because we have over 2 million items for sale we have to use stock images, this listing does not include the actual image of the item for sale. The purchase of this specific item is made with the understanding that the image shown in this listing is a stock image and not the actual item for sale. For example: some of our stock images include stickers, labels, price tags, hyper stickers, obi's, promotional messages, signatures and or writing which may not be available in the actual item. When possible we will add details of the items we are selling to help buyers know what is included in the item for sale. The details are provided automatically from our central master database and can sometimes be wrong. Books are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, not for sale, promotional, special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The Book you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling. Gift IdeasThis is a great Christmas gift idea. Hours of ServiceWe have many warehouses, some of the warehouses process orders seven days a week, but the Administration Support Staff are located at a head office location, outside of the warehouses, and typically work only Monday to Friday. Location ID 9000z iHaveit SKU ID 167401705
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Book Title: Singularity of Being : Lacan and the Immortal Within
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2012
Topic: Movements / Psychoanalysis, General, Semiotics & Theory
Genre: Literary Criticism, Philosophy, Psychology
Item Weight: 14.2 Oz
Item Length: 9.1 in
Author: Mari Ruti
Item Width: 6.6 in
Book Series: Psychoanalytic Interventions Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback