How to Read Derrida

An idiosyncratic and highly controversial French philosopher, Jacques Derrida inspired profound changes in disciplines as diverse as law, anthropology, literature and architecture. In Derrida's view, texts and contexts are woven with inconsistencies and blindspots, which provide us with a chance to think in new ways about, among other things, language, community, identity and forgiveness. Derrida's suggestions for "how to read" lead to a new vision of ethics and a new concept of responsibility.

Penelope Deutscher discusses extracts from the full range of Derrida's work, including Of Grammatology, Dissemination, Limited Inc, The Other Heading: Reflections on Europe, Monolinguism of the Other, Given Time, and "Force of Law.

Author: Penelope Deutscher
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 04/17/2006
Pages: 146
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.45d
ISBN13: 9780393328790
ISBN10: 0393328791
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | Modern
- Philosophy | Movements | Deconstruction