Difference between revisions of "Algebraic symbols"
(The LinkTitles extension automatically added links to existing pages (https://github.com/bovender/LinkTitles).) |
|||
| (One intermediate revision by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
[[Algebra]] ([[Fr]]. ''[[algèbre]]'') is a branch of [[mathematics]] | [[Algebra]] ([[Fr]]. ''[[algèbre]]'') is a branch of [[mathematics]] | ||
* which reduces the solution of problems to manipulations of [[symbolic]] expressions, and | * which reduces the solution of problems to manipulations of [[symbolic]] expressions, and | ||
| − | * concerned with the properties and relationships of abstract entities represented in symbolic form. | + | * concerned with the properties and relationships of abstract entities represented in symbolic [[form]]. |
==Jacques Lacan== | ==Jacques Lacan== | ||
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
===Formalization of Psychoanalysis=== | ===Formalization of Psychoanalysis=== | ||
| − | Three main reasons lie behind this attempt at [[formalization]]. | + | [[Three]] main reasons lie behind this attempt at [[formalization]]. |
:1. [[Formalization]] is necessary for [[psychoanalysis]] to acquire [[scientific]] status. | :1. [[Formalization]] is necessary for [[psychoanalysis]] to acquire [[scientific]] status. | ||
| − | :Just as [[Claude Lévi-Strauss]] uses quasi-mathematical formulae in an attempt to set [[anthropology]] on a more [[scientific]] footing, [[Lacan]] attempts to do the same for [[psychoanalysis]] | + | :Just as [[Claude Lévi-Strauss]] uses quasi-[[mathematical]] [[formulae]] in an attempt to set [[anthropology]] on a more [[scientific]] footing, [[Lacan]] attempts to do the same for [[psychoanalysis]] |
:[[Lacan]] used quasi-mathematical formulae in an attempt to set [[psychoanalysis]] on a more [[scientific]] footing. | :[[Lacan]] used quasi-mathematical formulae in an attempt to set [[psychoanalysis]] on a more [[scientific]] footing. | ||
| Line 20: | Line 20: | ||
:2. [[Formalization]] can provide a core of [[psychoanalytic theory]] which can be transmitted integrally even to those who have never experienced [[psychoanalytic treatment]]. | :2. [[Formalization]] can provide a core of [[psychoanalytic theory]] which can be transmitted integrally even to those who have never experienced [[psychoanalytic treatment]]. | ||
| − | :The [[matheme|formulae]] thus become an essential aspect of the [[training]] of [[psychoanalysis]] which take their place alongside [[training|training analysis]] as a medium for the transmission of [[psychoanalytic]] [[knowledge]]. | + | :The [[matheme|formulae]] thus become an essential aspect of the [[training]] of [[psychoanalysis]] which take their [[place]] alongside [[training|training analysis]] as a medium for the transmission of [[psychoanalytic]] [[knowledge]]. |
| − | :3. [[Formalization]] of [[psychoanalytic theory]] in terms of [[algebraic]] [[symbols]] is a means of preventing [[knowledge|intuitive understanding]], which [[Lacan]] regards as an [[imaginary]] [[lure]] which hinders access to the [[symbolic]]. | + | :3. [[Formalization]] of [[psychoanalytic theory]] in [[terms]] of [[algebraic]] [[symbols]] is a means of preventing [[knowledge|intuitive understanding]], which [[Lacan]] regards as an [[imaginary]] [[lure]] which hinders access to the [[symbolic]]. |
| − | :Rather than being understood in an intuitive way, the [[algebraic]] [[symbols]] are to be used, manipulated and read in various different ways.<ref>{{E}} p.313</ref> | + | :Rather than [[being]] [[understood]] in an intuitive way, the [[algebraic]] [[symbols]] are to be used, manipulated and read in various different ways.<ref>{{E}} p.313</ref> |
==List of Algebraic Symbols== | ==List of Algebraic Symbols== | ||
| Line 30: | Line 30: | ||
The [[algebraic]] [[symbol]]s used by [[Lacan]] appear principally in the [[matheme]]s, [[schema l]] and the [[graph of desire]]. | The [[algebraic]] [[symbol]]s used by [[Lacan]] appear principally in the [[matheme]]s, [[schema l]] and the [[graph of desire]]. | ||
| − | It is important to remember that the [[symbol]]s do not always refer to the same concept throughout [[Lacan]]'s work, but are used in different ways as his work develops. | + | It is important to [[remember]] that the [[symbol]]s do not always refer to the same [[concept]] throughout [[Lacan]]'s [[work]], but are used in different ways as his work develops. |
''[[List of algebraic symbols|List of Algebraic Symbols]]'' | ''[[List of algebraic symbols|List of Algebraic Symbols]]'' | ||
| Line 48: | Line 48: | ||
[[Category:Psychoanalysis]] | [[Category:Psychoanalysis]] | ||
[[Category:Jacques Lacan]] | [[Category:Jacques Lacan]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Science]] |
[[Category:Concepts]] | [[Category:Concepts]] | ||
[[Category:Science]] | [[Category:Science]] | ||
[[Category:Terms]] | [[Category:Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:26, 24 May 2019
Algebra (Fr. algèbre) is a branch of mathematics
- which reduces the solution of problems to manipulations of symbolic expressions, and
- concerned with the properties and relationships of abstract entities represented in symbolic form.
Contents
Jacques Lacan
Jacques Lacan begins to use algebraic symbols in 1955 -- in an attempt to formalise psychoanalysis.
Formalization of Psychoanalysis
Three main reasons lie behind this attempt at formalization.
- 1. Formalization is necessary for psychoanalysis to acquire scientific status.
- Just as Claude Lévi-Strauss uses quasi-mathematical formulae in an attempt to set anthropology on a more scientific footing, Lacan attempts to do the same for psychoanalysis
- Lacan used quasi-mathematical formulae in an attempt to set psychoanalysis on a more scientific footing.
- 2. Formalization can provide a core of psychoanalytic theory which can be transmitted integrally even to those who have never experienced psychoanalytic treatment.
- The formulae thus become an essential aspect of the training of psychoanalysis which take their place alongside training analysis as a medium for the transmission of psychoanalytic knowledge.
- 3. Formalization of psychoanalytic theory in terms of algebraic symbols is a means of preventing intuitive understanding, which Lacan regards as an imaginary lure which hinders access to the symbolic.
- Rather than being understood in an intuitive way, the algebraic symbols are to be used, manipulated and read in various different ways.[1]
List of Algebraic Symbols
The algebraic symbols used by Lacan appear principally in the mathemes, schema l and the graph of desire.
It is important to remember that the symbols do not always refer to the same concept throughout Lacan's work, but are used in different ways as his work develops.
See Also
References
- ↑ Lacan, Jacques. Écrits: A Selection. Trans. Alan Sheridan. London: Tavistock Publications, 1977. p.313
