Hegel occupies a unique position within the development of Derrida's thought, as both the antithesis of deconstruction yet its very point of departure. Derrida has stressed from his earliest work to his book-length study of Hegel, Glas, that we must come to terms with Hegel's work and that we must still read Hegel today. Only then will we have full insight into the basic themes of deconstruction. This antagonism has been a key but crucially overlooked feature of Derrida's work and is addressed in this collection. The text presents 11 essays by some of the commentators on continental...
Hegel occupies a unique position within the development of Derrida's thought, as both the antithesis of deconstruction yet its very point of departure...
Hegel After Derrida provides a much needed insight not only into the importance of Hegel and the importance of Derrida's work on Hegel, but also the very foundations of postmodern and deconstructionist thought. It will be essential reading for all those engaging with the work of Derrida and Hegel today and anyone seeking insight into some of the basic but neglected themes of deconstruction.
Hegel After Derrida provides a much needed insight not only into the importance of Hegel and the importance of Derrida's work on Hegel, but a...