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The translation of a proposition or body of propositions into a more more language, such as that of [[mathematics]] or symbolic logic, usually in order to clarify or explicate the information content, as in the [[matheme]] of [[Lacan]]. | The translation of a proposition or body of propositions into a more more language, such as that of [[mathematics]] or symbolic logic, usually in order to clarify or explicate the information content, as in the [[matheme]] of [[Lacan]]. | ||
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| + | ===Formalization of Psychoanalysis=== | ||
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| + | Three main reasons lie behind this attempt at [[formalization]]. | ||
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| + | :1. [[Formalization]] is necessary for [[psychoanalysis]] to acquire [[scientific]] status. | ||
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| + | :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]] | ||
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| + | :[[Lacan]] used quasi-mathematical formulae in an attempt to set [[psychoanalysis]] on a more [[scientific]] footing. | ||
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| + | :2. [[Formalization]] can provide a core of [[psychoanalytic theory]] which can be transmitted integrally even to those who have never experienced [[psychoanalytic treatment]]. | ||
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| + | :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]]. | ||
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| + | :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]]. | ||
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| + | :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> | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Algebra]] | ||
| + | * [[List of algebraic symbols]] | ||
| + | * [[Matheme]] | ||
| + | * [[Formalization]] | ||
| + | * [[Science]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | [[Category:Psychoanalysis]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Jacques Lacan]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dictionary]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Concepts]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Science]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 00:58, 8 August 2006
The translation of a proposition or body of propositions into a more more language, such as that of mathematics or symbolic logic, usually in order to clarify or explicate the information content, as in the matheme of Lacan.
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]
See Also
References
- ↑ Lacan, Jacques. Écrits: A Selection. Trans. Alan Sheridan. London: Tavistock Publications, 1977. p.313
