Part 9/11:
Lacan builds upon these themes, emphasizing the significance of recognition in the construction of subjectivity, particularly within therapeutic contexts. He posits that personal realizations often emerge through interactions with a “master” figure—be it a therapist or a philosophical mentor—who guides individuals toward self-discovery. However, just as Sokal’s prank informs us about authority and credence within academia, it also cautions us about the pitfalls of misplaced confidence in supposedly enlightened figures.