Writing and Difference (Routledge Classics) - Softcover

Derrida, Jacques

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415039797 ISBN 13: 9780415039796

Publisher: Routledge, 1981

Synopsis

The essays collected here provide English-speaking readers with a lucid and accessible introduction to the world of France's leading contemporary philosopher. A classic student textbook.

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'Perhaps the world's most famous philosopher.' - New York Times

From the Back Cover

'Almost from the moment deconstruction emerged as a glittering force on the academic scene, its many detractors have been saying that it is 'dead'. And yet the term deconstruction has penetrated almost every aspect of culture.' - New York Times

In the 1960s a radical concept emerged from the great French thinker Jacques Derrida. He called the new process 'deconstruction'. Rewriting the ways in which we use language and literature, deconstruction affected every form of intellectual thought, from literary criticism to popular culture. It also criticized the entire tradition of Western philosophy, from Plato to Bataille. The academic community was rocked on a scale hitherto unknown, with 'Writing and Difference' attracting both accolades and derision. Whatever the response, deconstruction is here to stay. Read the book that changed the way we think; read 'Writing and Difference', the classic introduction.

Jacques Derrida (1930- ). Born in Algeria, he has been called the most famous philosopher of our time. He is also a political activist.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0415039797
• ISBN 13: 9780415039796
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368