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Apr 26, 2022ACX

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.

38 min read 5,813 words

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Feb 16, 2022ACX

Book Review: Sadly, Porn

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

79 min read 12,094 words

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