- 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) English
D) Latin
- 2. Which psychoanalytic concept is central to Lacan's 'Mirror Stage' essay?
A) Free association
B) Formation of the ego
C) Dream interpretation
D) Oedipus complex
- 3. In Lacanian theory, the 'Symbolic Order' is primarily associated with:
A) Biological instincts
B) Language and law
C) Mystical experience
D) Visual perception
- 4. Lacan's seminar on 'The Purloined Letter' analyzes a story by:
A) Agatha Christie
B) Edgar Allan Poe
C) Arthur Conan Doyle
D) Raymond Chandler
- 5. In 'The Agency of the Letter', Lacan emphasizes the primacy of:
A) The referent
B) The signified
C) The concept
D) The signifier
- 6. What does Lacan mean by 'the subject is born divided'?
A) Biological duality
B) Social class division
C) Split by language entry
D) Moral conflict
- 7. The 'matheme' in Lacan's work refers to:
A) Statistical analysis
B) Algebraic formalization
C) Mathematical proof
D) Geometric shapes
- 8. Lacan's reinterpretation of the Oedipus complex focuses on:
A) Symbolic castration
B) Family romance
C) Social adaptation
D) Biological development
- 9. Lacan's concept of 'full speech' (parole pleine) aims toward:
A) Perfect grammar
B) Public speaking
C) Complete information
D) Authentic subjective truth
- 10. The 'Borromean knot' represents the interconnection of:
A) Real, Symbolic, Imaginary
B) Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious
C) Id, Ego, Superego
D) Desire, Need, Demand
- 11. Lacan's 'Schema L' diagrams the relationship between:
A) Historical periods
B) Brain hemispheres
C) Subject and Other
D) Social classes
- 12. The 'pass' in Lacanian psychoanalysis is:
A) Procedure of testimony
B) Training completion
C) Analyst's approval
D) Therapeutic success
- 13. In 'Écrits', Lacan's theory of psychoanalysis is most heavily influenced by which previous thinker?
A) Karl Marx
B) Immanuel Kant
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Friedrich Nietzsche
- 14. Which term does Lacan use to describe the father's symbolic function in the Oedipus complex?
A) Name-of-the-Father
B) Paternal-Metaphor
C) Law-of-the-Father
D) Symbolic-Father
- 15. In 'Écrits', Lacan reinterprets Freud's concept of the unconscious through what discipline?
A) Linguistics
B) Economics
C) Physics
D) Biology
- 16. In Lacanian theory, what is 'méconnaissance'?
A) Unconscious knowledge
B) Misrecognition
C) Intuitive understanding
D) Self-awareness
- 17. Lacan's famous statement 'The unconscious is the discourse of the Other' appears in which work?
A) Television
B) The Ethics of Psychoanalysis
C) The Four Fundamental Concepts
D) Écrits
- 18. What year was the original French publication of 'Écrits'?
A) 1966
B) 1981
C) 1953
D) 1973
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