[[Algebra]] ([[French]]: ''[[algèbre]]'')
[[Algebra]] ([[French]]: ''[[algèbre]]'') is a branch of [[mathematics]] which reduces the solution of problems to manipulations of [[symbolic]] expressions.
[[LacanFormalisation]] begins to use can provide a core of [[algebraicpsychoanalytic theory]] . The [[symbolformulae]]s in his work in 1955 (see thus become a medium for the transmission of [[schema Lpsychoanalytic]]), in an attempt to [[formalise]] [[psychoanalysisknowledge]].
Three main reasons lie behind this attempt at [[formalisation]]:==Formalization==
1. [[FormalisationJacques Lacan]] begins to use [[algebraic]] is necessary for [[psychoanalysissymbol]] s in 1955 (in an attempt to acquire [[scientificformalise]] [[psychoanalysis]] status).
Just as [[Claude Lévi-StraussJacques Lacan]] uses quasi-mathematical formulae in an attempt attempted to set [[anthropologyformalize]] on a more [[scientificpsychoanalytic theory]] footing, in terms of [[Lacanalgebraic]] attempts to do the same for [[psychoanalysissymbols]].
2. [[FormalisationLacan]] can provide a core of [[psychoanalytic theory]] which can be transmitted integrally even used quasi-mathematical formulae in an attempt to those who have never experienced set [[psychoanalyticpsychoanalysis]] on a more [[treatmentscientific]]footing.
The [[formulaeFormalisation]] thus become an essential aspect of the [[training]] of [[psychoanalysts]] which take their place alongside the [[training]] [[analysis]] as a medium is necessary for the transmission of [[psychoanalyticpsychoanalysis]] to acquire [[knowledgescientific]]status.
3. [[Formalisation]] of [[psychoanalytic theory]] in terms of The [[algebraic]] symbols is a means of preventing intuitive understanding, which [[Lacan]] regards as an [[imaginarysymbol]] [[lure]] which hinders access s are to the [[symbolic]]be used, manipulated and read in various different ways.<ref>{{E}} p. 313</ref>
Rather than being understood in an intuitive way, the [[algebraic]] [[symbol]]s are to be used, manipulated and read in various different ways.<ref>{{E}} p.313</ref>
Most English translations of [[Lacan]] also translate the [[algebraic]] [[symbol]]s which appear in his work. ==Details==
For example, The difference between upper- and lower-case [[Alan Sheridansymbol]]s, in his translation of the difference between italicised and non-italicised [[Ecritssymbol]]s, renders the use of the apostrophe, the minus [[symbolsign]] A (for [[Autre]]) as O (for [[Other]]), and subscripts.
However, For example the upper-case letters usually refer to the [[Lacansymbolic]] was opposed to such a [[practiceorder]], as whereas the lower-case letters usually refer to the [[Sheridanimaginary]] himself points out.<ref>Sheridan, 1977: xi</ref>
In this dictionary, in line with [[Lacan]]'s own preference, the [[algebraic]] [[symbol]]s are left as they are in The use of the original [[Frenchbar]] textsis also important.
The His use of [[algebraic]] [[symbol]]s used by [[Lacan]], which appear principally formulations is in the fact unconnected to [[mathememathematics]]sitself, but merely provides a concise way of expressing complex [[schema lpsychoanalytic]] and the [[graph of desire]], are listed below, together with their most common [[meaningconcepts]].
Howevera generalization of arithmetic in which letters representing numbers are combined a branch of mathematics in which symbols, it is important to remember that the [[symbol]]s do not always refer to usually letters of the same concept throughout [[Lacan]]'s workalphabet, but represent numbers or members of a specified set and are used in different ways as his work developsto represent quantities and to express general relationships that hold for all members of the set.
The most important example of such a shift in meaning is the use of the [[algebraic]] [[symbol]] as used by [[Lacan]], which is used in radically different ways appear principally in the 1950s [[matheme]]s, [[schema l]] and in the 1960s[[graph of desire]], are listed below, together with their most common [[meaning]].
However, even other The [[symbol]]s which are relatively stable in do not always refer to the same concept throughout [[meaningLacan]] 's work, but are occasionally used in very different ways; for example, s nearly always designates the signified, but is used in one algorithm to denote the [[subject supposed to know]]as his work develops.<ref>Lacan, 1967</ref>
Therefore some caution should be exercised when referring to the following list of equivalences.
Even other [[symbol]]s which are relatively stable in [[meaning]] are occasionally used in very different ways.
==Algebra==
<blockquote>
A = the big Other
H = the real phallus
<fi ? = the symbolic phallus [upper-case phi]
9 = the imaginary phallus [lower-case phi]
V = the will to enjoy (volontÈ de jouissance)
The typographical details and diacritics are extremely important in Lacanian algebra. The difference between upper- and lower-case [[symbol]]s, the difference between italicised and non-italicised [[symbol]]s, the use of the apostrophe, the minus [[sign]], and subscripts; all these details play their part in the [[algebraic]] system. For example the upper-case letters usually refer to the [[symbolic]] [[order]], whereas the lower-case letters usually refer to the [[imaginary]]. The use of the [[bar]] is also important, and varies even within the same formula.</blockquote>
==References==
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==See Also==
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