Jacques Lacan
1901 - 1981
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Quotes
Biography
Jacques Lacan was a French psychoanalyst and psychiatrist known for his influential contributions to psychoanalysis. He developed a unique approach to the field, which he named 'Lacanian psychoanalysis,' emphasizing the role of language and the unconscious in shaping human behavior. Lacan's seminars and writings had a significant impact on the fields of psychology, philosophy, and literary theory, challenging traditional psychoanalytic theories and introducing innovative concepts such as the mirror stage.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The unconscious is structured like a language.
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Man's desire is the desire of the Other.
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The only thing of which one can be guilty is of having given ground relative to one's desire.
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Love is giving something you don't have to someone who doesn't want it.
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What does one want when one says 'I want to know?'