Abstract

The inherent contradiction of the concept of ideal shows the gap between the imaginary and symbolic levels of ideals. In the confrontation with the other/Other, there are two paths for the subject. One path leads to a more symbolic ideal and law, the other path ends in an imaginary game of norms. Considering Foucault’s thesis about the historical transformation from a society of sovereignty to a society of normativity, norms are becoming more important. Alongside the logical analysis of the subject positions, a dialectical understanding provides an opportunity to understand the link between law and emancipation. This understanding has implications for psychoanalysis and its clinical applications.

Keywords: law, Ideal, Ideal Ego, Ego Ideal, Norm

How to Cite:

Baryli, S., (2024) “Ideal, Norm, and Law”, The European Journal of Psychoanalysis 11(1), 1–16.

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