Adrian Johnston Libros

Freud outlines two types of conflict; that between drives and reality; and that between the drives themselves. Adrian Johnston identifies a third; the conflict embedded within each and every drive..

This book provides an accessible interpretation of Jacques Lacan's complex ideas in "The Freudian Thing," defending Freud's discovery of the unconscious. Johnston's analysis breaks down Lacan's cryptic writing, making his teachings clearer and revealing their precision and rigor for a broader audience.

Adrian Johnston offers a first-of-its-kind sustained critical response to Slavoj Zizek's Less Than Nothing and Absolute Recoil, in which Zizek returns to Hegel. Johnston develops what he calls transcendental materialism, an antireductive materialism capable of preserving and advancing the legacies of the Hegelian, Marxian, and Freudian traditions.

Adrian Johnston explores the intersection of Marxism and psychoanalysis to argue that the drive for profit is not rooted in human greed but rather in deeper psychological mechanisms. This innovative approach challenges traditional economic theories, offering a fresh perspective on capitalism's motivations and implications. Johnston's analysis delves into the complexities of desire and the socio-economic structures that shape human behavior, providing a thought-provoking critique of contemporary capitalism.