About this episode

This episode explores the concept of 'Analytic Will-o'-the-Wisps' within Lacanian theory.

Things get a little weird in this penultimate episode, as the image below suggests and the title of this episode confirms: “Analytic Will-o'-the-Wisps.” As always, you can access the video recording of this episode at our YouTube channel . And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Prof. Dr. Samuel McCormick

Topics covered

• Lacanian theory
• psychoanalysis
• analytic will
• mental health
• weird phenomena

Keywords

• Lacan
• psychoanalysis
• will-o'-the-wisps
• mental health
• seminar
• education

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