Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Derrida on Deconstruction

ISBN-13: 9780415325028 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 224 str.

Barry Stocker

Opis

Jacques Derrida is one of the influential and controversial philosophers. This book introduces and assesses his life and the background to his philosophy, the key themes of the critique of metaphysics, language and ethics that characterize his works. It is aimed at philosophy or humanities students undertaking courses on Derrida.

Recenzje

'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

Spis treści

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

O autorze

Barry Stocker