The subject of psychosis: A Lacanian perspective (original) (raw)

Stijn Vanheule's "The Subject of Psychosis" provides a comprehensive examination of psychosis through a Lacanian lens, elucidating key concepts such as the phallus, the Name-of-the-Father, and foreclosure. The work highlights the existential dilemmas faced by psychotic individuals regarding identity and desire, emphasizing the absence of the paternal metaphor that hampers their ability to integrate into social conventions and accurately interpret the desires of others. This detailed analysis serves as an essential guide for psychoanalytic clinicians working with psychotic patients.