Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Derrida on Deconstruction

by Barry Stocker

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415325011
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/22/2006
Series:	Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
Pages:	218
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Derrida’s Life and the Background to His Philosophy 2. Metaphysics 3. Language: Sense and Meaning 4. Consciousness: Intentionality and Perception 5. Knowledge: Origin and Structure 6. Values: Ethics, Sovereignty, Humanism and Religion 7. Metaphor, Literature and Aesthetics 8. Towards a Definition of Deconstruction Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

'Barry Stocker's guidebook achieves a great deal ... in a lucid prose that serves to demystify both Derrida and deconstruction ...' - A. Singh and M. Singamsetty, Metapsychology Online Reviews

'Barry Stocker's guidebook achieves a great deal ... in a lucid prose that serves to demystify both Derrida and deconstruction ...' - A. Singh and M. Singamsetty, Metapsychology Online Reviews

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