| Jacques Derrida: A Biography Contributor(s): Powell, Jason (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826490018 ISBN-13: 9780826490018 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $227.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: At the time of his death in 2004, Jacques Derrida was arguably the most influential and the most controversial thinker in contemporary philosophy. This title offers a biographical overview of this important philosopher, drawing on Derrida's own accounts of his life, as well as the narratives of friends and colleagues. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Philosophers - Philosophy | Movements - Deconstruction |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2006297923 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.32" W x 9.54" (1.15 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At the time of his death in 2004, Jacques Derrida was arguably the most influential and the most controversial thinker in contemporary philosophy. Deconstruction, the movement that he founded, has received as much criticism as admiration and provoked one of the most contentious philosophical debates of the twentieth century. Jacques Derrida: A Biography offers for the first time a complete biographical overview of this important philosopher, drawing on Derrida's own accounts of his life as well as the narratives of friends and colleagues. Powell explores Derrida's early life in Algeria, his higher education in Paris and his development as a thinker. Jacques Derrida: A Biography provides an essential and engaging account of this major philosopher's remarkable life and work. |