Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Derrida on Deconstruction
1st Edition
Published on 18. April 2006
216 pages
978-1-134-34380-5 (ISBN)
Description
Jacques Derrida is one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the last fifty years. Derrida on Deconstruction introduces and assesses:
Derrida's life and the background to his philosophy
the key themes of the critique of metaphysics, language and ethics that characterize his most widely read works
the continuing importance of Derrida's work to philosophy.
This is a much-needed introduction for philosophy or humanities students undertaking courses on Derrida.
Derrida's life and the background to his philosophy
the key themes of the critique of metaphysics, language and ethics that characterize his most widely read works
the continuing importance of Derrida's work to philosophy.
This is a much-needed introduction for philosophy or humanities students undertaking courses on Derrida.
Reviews / Votes
'Barry Stocker's guidebook achieves a great deal ... in a lucid prose that serves to demystify both Derrida and deconstruction ...' - A. Singh and M. Singamsetty, Metapsychology Online Reviews 'Barry Stocker's guidebook achieves a great deal ... in a lucid prose that serves to demystify both Derrida and deconstruction ...' - A. Singh and M. Singamsetty, Metapsychology Online ReviewsMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
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Reflowable
File size
1,26 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-34380-5 (9781134343805)
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Content
1. Introduction: Derrida's Life and the Background to His Philosophy 2. Metaphysics 3. Language: Sense and Meaning 4. Consciousness: Intentionality and Perception 5. Knowledge: Origin and Structure 6. Values: Ethics, Sovereignty, Humanism and Religion 7. Metaphor, Literature and Aesthetics 8. Towards a Definition of Deconstruction Bibliography
