- 1. Écrits by Jacques Lacan is a seminal text in the field of psychoanalysis that compiles a variety of Lacan's writings, lectures, and theoretical explorations, reflecting his innovative approach to psychoanalytic theory and practice. Published originally in 1966, Écrits presents Lacan's complex ideas about the human psyche, language, desire, and the function of the unconscious, all while engaging with and critiquing the foundational tenets of Freudian psychoanalysis. The text is characterized by Lacan's distinctive style, replete with intricate terminology and challenging concepts such as the 'mirror stage', the 'real', the 'imaginary', and the 'symbolic', which together form a triadic schema that underpins his understanding of subjectivity and identity. Écrits not only serves as a critical reference for psychoanalysts and scholars but has also influenced a wide array of disciplines, including philosophy, literary studies, film theory, and cultural studies, as it invites readers to rethink the ways that language shapes human experience and subjectivity. The work challenges conventional narratives of selfhood, encouraging a deeper inquiry into the ways in which individuals relate to desire, meaning, and the other, making it a cornerstone text that continues to provoke thought and debate within and beyond psychoanalytic circles.
What is the primary language in which Lacan's 'Écrits' was originally published?
A) French
B) German
C) Latin
D) English
- 2. Which psychoanalytic concept is central to Lacan's 'Mirror Stage' essay?
A) Oedipus complex
B) Free association
C) Dream interpretation
D) Formation of the ego
- 3. In Lacanian theory, the 'Symbolic Order' is primarily associated with:
A) Language and law
B) Mystical experience
C) Visual perception
D) Biological instincts
- 4. Lacan's seminar on 'The Purloined Letter' analyzes a story by:
A) Raymond Chandler
B) Edgar Allan Poe
C) Agatha Christie
D) Arthur Conan Doyle
- 5. In 'The Agency of the Letter', Lacan emphasizes the primacy of:
A) The signifier
B) The signified
C) The concept
D) The referent
- 6. What does Lacan mean by 'the subject is born divided'?
A) Biological duality
B) Social class division
C) Moral conflict
D) Split by language entry
- 7. The 'matheme' in Lacan's work refers to:
A) Geometric shapes
B) Statistical analysis
C) Algebraic formalization
D) Mathematical proof
- 8. Lacan's reinterpretation of the Oedipus complex focuses on:
A) Biological development
B) Family romance
C) Symbolic castration
D) Social adaptation
- 9. Lacan's concept of 'full speech' (parole pleine) aims toward:
A) Authentic subjective truth
B) Public speaking
C) Complete information
D) Perfect grammar
- 10. The 'Borromean knot' represents the interconnection of:
A) Real, Symbolic, Imaginary
B) Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious
C) Desire, Need, Demand
D) Id, Ego, Superego
- 11. Lacan's 'Schema L' diagrams the relationship between:
A) Historical periods
B) Social classes
C) Subject and Other
D) Brain hemispheres
- 12. The 'pass' in Lacanian psychoanalysis is:
A) Training completion
B) Analyst's approval
C) Procedure of testimony
D) Therapeutic success
- 13. In 'Écrits', Lacan's theory of psychoanalysis is most heavily influenced by which previous thinker?
A) Immanuel Kant
B) Karl Marx
C) Friedrich Nietzsche
D) Sigmund Freud
- 14. Which term does Lacan use to describe the father's symbolic function in the Oedipus complex?
A) Name-of-the-Father
B) Symbolic-Father
C) Paternal-Metaphor
D) Law-of-the-Father
- 15. In 'Écrits', Lacan reinterprets Freud's concept of the unconscious through what discipline?
A) Economics
B) Physics
C) Linguistics
D) Biology
- 16. In Lacanian theory, what is 'méconnaissance'?
A) Intuitive understanding
B) Self-awareness
C) Misrecognition
D) Unconscious knowledge
- 17. Lacan's famous statement 'The unconscious is the discourse of the Other' appears in which work?
A) Television
B) Écrits
C) The Four Fundamental Concepts
D) The Ethics of Psychoanalysis
- 18. What year was the original French publication of 'Écrits'?
A) 1981
B) 1973
C) 1953
D) 1966
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