Modern Philosophy - 20th Century, Literary Theory - Major Schools, 20th Century French Philosophy, Social Sciences - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
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.
Synopsis
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.
Book Details
Published
April 1, 2006
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Pages
216
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780415325028