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Book Review: A Clinical Introduction To Lacanian Psychoanalysis

Scott reviews a book on Lacanian psychoanalysis, discussing its theories on desire and human development while expressing both skepticism and interest in some of its ideas.

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Apr 26, 2022 5,813 words 188 likes 479 comments Listen · 41 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Book Review: Sadly, Porn

Scott Alexander reviews the obscure psychoanalytic book 'Sadly, Porn', attempting to decipher its core ideas about human psychology and society.

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Feb 16, 2022 12,094 words 286 likes 662 comments Listen · 77 min Read Read Opened Opened
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