The death of the subject-impossible: An analysis of the subject in deconstruction and psychoanalysis

Authors

Melinda Mejia, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2005

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English

First Advisor

Dr. Linda M. Belau

Second Advisor

Dr. Ed Cameron

Third Advisor

Dr. Mark Noe

Abstract

Referring mainly to works of Jacques Derrida and Jacques Lacan, but also drawing from other major theorists of deconstruction and psychoanalysis, this study focuses on the role of language in the formation of the subject. It also addresses prevailing arguments which call into question the political dynamism of poststructuralist theories of the subject.

Comments

Copyright 2005 Melinda Mejia. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American