Description
This book is a compilation of essays by Jacques Derrida. The essays cover a variety of topics, from philosophy to literature. The book is divided into three parts, with each part containing several essays. The first part covers philosophy, the second part covers literature, and the third part covers cultural studies. The essays are written by different people, and each one is introduced by a different person, which makes the book an easy read.
One of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the twentieth-century, Jacques Derrida's ideas on deconstruction have had a lasting impact on philosophy, literature and cultural studies.
Jacques Derrida: Basic Writings is the first anthology to present his most important philosophical writings and is an indispensable resource for all students and readers of his work. Barry Stocker's clear and helpful introductions set each reading in context, making the volume an ideal companion for those coming to Derrida's writings for the first time. The selections themselves range from his most infamous works including
Speech and Phenomena and
Writing and Difference to lesser known discussion on aesthetics, ethics and politics.
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