The Derrida Dictionary

di Simon Wortham (Autore)

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2010

The Derrida Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of Jacques Derrida, the founder of deconstruction and one of the most important and influential European thinkers of the twentieth century. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all his major works, ideas and influences and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Derrida's thought. Students will discover a wealth of useful information, analysis and criticism. A-Z entries include clear definitions of all the key terms used in Derrida's writings and detailed synopses of his key works. The Dictionary also includes entries on Derrida's major philosophical influences and those he engaged with, such as Kant, Hegel, Husserl, Freud, Heidegger, Foucault, Lacan and Levinas. It covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Derrida's philosophy, offering clear and accessible explanations of often complex terminology. The Derrida Dictionary is the ideal resource for anyone reading or studying Derrida, deconstruction or modern European philosophy more generally.

• Autore: Simon Wortham
• Editore: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Collana: Continuum Philosophy Dictionaries
• Anno: 2010
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 272 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 138 mm
• EAN: 9781847065254

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