New ArrivalsEasterClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesHomeKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenFurnitureGroceryHousehold EssentialsBabyBeautyPersonal CareHealthWellnessBackpacks & LuggageSports & OutdoorsToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesGift IdeasGift CardsPetsUlta Beauty at TargetShop by CommunityTarget OpticalDealsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsRoller Rabbit x TargetEasterHome Decor Ideas & TrendsTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores
Transference - by  Jacques Lacan (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Transference - by Jacques Lacan (Paperback)

$24.95

In Stock

Free & easy returns

Free & easy returns

Return this item by mail or in store within 90 days for a full refund.
Eligible for registries and wish lists

About this item

Highlights

  • "Alcibiades attempted to seduce Socrates, he wanted to make him, and in the most openly avowed way possible, into someone instrumental and subordinate to what?
  • About the Author: Jacques Lacan (1901-1981) was one of the twentieth-century's most influential thinkers.
  • 464 Pages
  • Psychology, Movements

Description



About the Book



First published as Le transfert, 1960-1961 / Jacques Lacan. 2nd ed. corrected. 2001.



Book Synopsis



"Alcibiades attempted to seduce Socrates, he wanted to make him, and in the most openly avowed way possible, into someone instrumental and subordinate to what? To the object of Alcibiades's desire - ágalma, the good object.

I would go even further. How can we analysts fail to recognize what is involved? He says quite clearly: Socrates has the good object in his stomach. Here Socrates is nothing but the envelope in which the object of desire is found.

It is in order to clearly emphasize that he is nothing but this envelope that Alcibiades tries to show that Socrates is desire's serf in his relations with Alcibiades, that Socrates is enslaved to Alcibiades by his desire. Although Alcibiades was aware that Socrates desired him, he wanted to see Socrates's desire manifest itself in a sign, in order to know that the other - the object, ágalma - was at his mercy.

Now, it is precisely because he failed in this undertaking that Alcibiades disgraces himself, and makes of his confession something that is so affectively laden. The daemon of Αἰδώς (Aidós), Shame, about which I spoke to you before in this context, is what intervenes here. This is what is violated here. The most shocking secret is unveiled before everyone; the ultimate mainspring of desire, which in love relations must always be more or less dissimulated, is revealed - its aim is the fall of the Other, A, into the other, a."

Jacques Lacan



Review Quotes




"In this extraordinary text Lacan teaches us that to become Lacanians would be to miss the point. To understand transference, Lacan shows us with his usual wit and precision, is to understand how and why people get stuck in their relationships to people, and to ideas. This is Lacan at his breeziest and most incisive. He reveals once again, in his own inimitable way, that to talk well about psychoanalysis is always to talk about so much more than psychoanalysis."
--Adam Phillips, Psychoanalyst and writer



About the Author



Jacques Lacan (1901-1981) was one of the twentieth-century's most influential thinkers. His works include Écrits, The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis and the many other volumes of The Seminar.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Movements
Genre: Psychology
Number of Pages: 464
Publisher: Polity Press
Theme: Psychoanalysis
Format: Paperback
Author: Jacques Lacan
Language: English
Street Date: October 30, 2017
TCIN: 93681248
UPC: 9781509523603
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-0586
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.4 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.65 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: What subjects does the book cover?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - today
  • A: The book covers psychology and movements within psychoanalysis, exploring themes of desire and relationships.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - today
    Ai generated

Q: What is the primary theme of the book?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - today
  • A: The primary theme revolves around psychoanalysis, particularly the concept of transference in relationships.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - today
    Ai generated

Q: What type of format is the book available in?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - today
  • A: The book is available in paperback format, providing a tactile reading experience.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - today
    Ai generated

Q: Who is the author of this book?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - today
  • A: The author is Jacques Lacan, a highly influential thinker in the field of psychoanalysis.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - today
    Ai generated

Q: What is the significance of Alcibiades in this book?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - today
  • A: Alcibiades serves as a key figure illustrating dynamics of desire and influence in relationships, particularly through his interaction with Socrates.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - today
    Ai generated

Additional product information and recommendations

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member ServicesLegal & Privacy

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyTarget OpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacy PolicyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy