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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 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.

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Title Derrida: A Very Short Introduction
Author Simon Glendinning
Binding Paperback
Edition First Edition
Pages 144
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Oxford University Press, 2011. 144p. Paperback. Series: Very Short Introductions. Glendinning's overview is accurate and informed Times Literary Sup
Publication date 2011-09-02
Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
ISBN 9780192803450 / 019280345X
Weight 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)
Dimensions 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.4 in (17.02 x 10.67 x 1.02 cm)
Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
Category Philosophy
Library of Congress subjects Philosophy, French - 20th century, Derrida, Jacques
Dewey Decimal Code 194

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Simon Glendinning is Reader in European Philosophy, European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Oxford University Press, 2011. Paperback. New. Jacques Derrida, the French philosopher, developed his critical technique known as 'deconstruction'. His work is associated with ideas surrounding both post-structuralism and post-modern philosophy, and he was known to have challenged some of the unquestioned assumptions of our philosophical tradition.In this Very Short Introduction, Simon Glendinning explores both the difficulty and significance of the work of Derrida. He presents Derrida's challenging ideas as making a significant contribution to, and providing a powerful reading of, our philosophical heritage. Defending Derrida against many of the charges that were placed against him, he attempts to show why Derrrida's work causes such extreme reactions.Glendinning explains Derrida's distinctive mode of engagement with our philosophical tradition, and shows that this is not a merely negative thing. By exploring his most famous and influential texts, Glendinning shows how and why… Read more