Surprise Castle
Derrida: A Very Short Introduction

Derrida: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

$9.99
$12.99
-23%
Quantity
01

Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with

Availability:In StockContributor:Simon GlendinningSeries:Very Short IntroductionsPublish date:2011-09-02Pages:144
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780192803450ISBN-10:019280345XUPC:9780192803450Book Category:Philosophy, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Movements, PhilosophersBook Topic:DeconstructionSize:6.70 x 4.20 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.2513Product ID:SC5R8EZ9DN
Jacques Derrida, the French philosopher, wrote such famed works as Writing and Difference, Speech and Phenomena, and On Grammatology, has made important contributions to both post-structuralism and post-modern philosophy, and indeed has challenged some of the unquestioned assumptions of our philosophical tradition. But he is most renowned--or condemned--for his critical technique known as "deconstruction." In this Very Short Introduction, Simon Glendinning explores both the difficulty and significance of the work of Derrida. He argues that Derrida's challenging ideas make a significant contribution to, and providing a powerful reading of, our philosophical heritage. Defending Derrida against many of the attacks from the analytical philosophical community, he attempts to show why Derrida's work causes such extreme reactions. The author explains Derrida's distinctive mode of engagement with our philosophical tradition, and contends that this is not a merely negative thing. By exploring his most famous and influential texts, Glendinning shows how and why Derrida's work of deconstruction is inspired not by a "critical frenzy," but by a loving respect for philosophy.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780192803450ISBN-10:019280345XUPC:9780192803450Book Category:Philosophy, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Movements, PhilosophersBook Topic:DeconstructionSize:6.70 x 4.20 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.2513Product ID:SC5R8EZ9DN
Simon Glendinning is Reader in European Philosophy, European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase.

Recently Viewed

View All