The Circle of the Gaze

By: Ferreira, Deivede Eder

In The Circle of the Gaze, psychoanalyst and philosopher Deivede Eder Ferreira invites the reader into a profound exploration of how we are shaped, wounded, and mirrored by the eyes of others.
Moving between Freudian and Lacanian theory, philosophy, and literary aesthetics, the book examines the gaze not merely as sight, but as a psychic structure-the invisible thread that binds desire, shame, and recognition.

Through poetic precision and theoretical depth, Deivede reveals how every look becomes a form of power: to see is to define, to be seen is to exist.
From childhood mirrors to social media screens, the gaze organizes identity, intimacy, and the very sense of being.
In the silence between observer and observed, the self is both born and fragmented.

Written in the elegant style of continental philosophy, The Circle of the Gaze bridges psychoanalysis, art, and metaphysics. It's a meditation for readers who seek meaning beyond appearances-those drawn to Foucault, Lacan, or Rilke, yet longing for a voice that unites depth and clarity.

More than a book, it's an encounter with what sees within us when we look at the world.

Themes:

The gaze as a psychoanalytic concept

Desire, power, and identity

The mirror stage and symbolic structures

The aesthetics of seeing and being seen

A must-read for students, thinkers, and lovers of philosophical literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXTK2DCP
• ISBN13: 9798271563744
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"