Gérard Haddad's Psychoanalytic Thriller on Lacan's Exclusion
Gérard Haddad's new book 'Le péché originel de la psychanalyse' (Éditions du Seuil) investigates the 1963 exclusion of Jacques Lacan from the International Psychoanalytical Association and the subsequent cancellation of his seminar on the Names-of-the-Father. Haddad reframes the relationship of Freud and Lacan to Judaism, arguing that psychoanalysis's 'original sin' was leaving its Jewish origins unthought. The book reveals Lacan's support for Jewish patients during the Nazi occupation, contrasts his overvaluation of Kabbalah with neglect of Maimonides, and explores the true meaning of the Binding of Isaac and other biblical episodes. Haddad critiques Lacan's underestimation of halakha (ritual law), presenting a 'theoretical thriller' that reexamines foundational psychoanalytic concepts.
Key facts
- Gérard Haddad published 'Le péché originel de la psychanalyse' with Éditions du Seuil.
- The book investigates Jacques Lacan's 1963 exclusion from the International Psychoanalytical Association.
- Lacan canceled his planned seminar on the Names-of-the-Father following the exclusion.
- Haddad argues psychoanalysis's 'original sin' is leaving its Jewish origins unthought.
- Lacan supported Jewish patients during the Nazi occupation.
- The International Psychoanalytical Association collaborated with the Nazi regime.
- Haddad critiques Lacan's overvaluation of Kabbalah and neglect of Maimonides.
- The book examines the true meaning of the Binding of Abraham and other biblical episodes.
Entities
Artists
- Gérard Haddad
- Jacques Lacan
- Sigmund Freud
- Maimonides
Institutions
- Éditions du Seuil
- International Psychoanalytical Association
Sources
- artpress —