Derrida: A Very Short Introduction

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Jacques Derrida, the French philosopher, wrote such famed works as Writing and Difference, Speech and Phenomena, and On Grammatology, has made essential contributions to both post-structuralism and post-brand new philosophy, and indeed has challenged one of the unquestioned assumptions of our philosophical tradition. But he’s most renowned–or condemned–for his vital technique referred to as “deconstruction.” On 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 the various attacks from the analytical philosophical community, he attempts to show why Derrida’s work causes such extreme reactions. The writer explains Derrida’s distinctive mode of engagement with our philosophical tradition, and contends that this isn’t 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 “vital frenzy,” but by a loving respect for philosophy.

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