The Subject as a Dynamic Process
Abstract
The emergence of the subject is intrinsically tied to their capacity for symbolization—the transformative act of giving meaning to the void left by the separation from the Real, as described by Lacan. Symbolization is not merely a response to emptiness; it is a creative endeavor that transforms absence into presence, silence into speech. By naming and signifying, the subject carves out a unique position in the symbolic order, enabling desire to be articulated. This idea echoes Heidegger's exploration of being and nothingness, where language becomes the house of Being.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Psychoanalysis
Philosophy
and Politics
Psychoanalysis and Social Critique
Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 174–177
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter