Metalanguage (Aphorism 7)
Why Theory - A podcast by Todd McGowan & Ryan Engley
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Ryan and Todd discuss Lacan's claim that "there is no metalanguage." They address the political implications of this idea and look at various attempts to constitute a metalinguistic position. Finally, they explore the connection between metalanguage and capitalist subjectivity.