Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Derrida on Deconstruction
Examining one of the most important and prolific figures in modern
thought, Barry Stocker offers a lucid introduction to key texts
including Speech&Phenomena, Of Grammatology and Writing and
Difference.
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.
Examining one of the most important and prolific figures in modern
thought, Barry Stocker offers a lucid introduction to key texts
including Speech & Phenomena, Of Grammatology and Writing and
Difference.
'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
Yeditepi University, Turkey
Inhaltsangabe
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
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