The Freudian Subject

The Freudian Subject by Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen, published by Stanford University Press in 1988, presents a thorough examination of the concept of the subject in Freud’s work. This first edition spans 278 pages and is written in English. The author utilizes a broad spectrum of French critical thought to argue that the subject is inherently tied to identification, offering a radical reinterpretation of established ideas within psychoanalysis.

Readers will find a rigorous analysis of Freud’s texts, leading to new insights into familiar concepts and culminating in a provocative exploration of the social bond. The book delves into key topics in psychology and psychoanalysis, providing a fresh perspective on the movements that have shaped these fields. This edition invites readers to reconsider the implications of identification in understanding the subject, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on psychoanalytic theory.