Derrida: A Very Short Introduction

Glendinning, Simon

ISBN 10: 019280345X / ISBN 13: 9780192803450

Published by OUP Oxford, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Derrida: A Very Short Introduction
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019280345X
• ISBN 13: 9780192803450
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 110 grams

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Synopsis

In this Very Short Introduction, Simon Glendinning explores both the difficulty and significance of the work of Jacques Derrida. He argues that Derrida's challenging ideas make a significant contribution to, and provide a powerful reading of, our philosophical heritage. Defending Derrida against many of the attacks from the analytical philosophy community, he explains Derrida's distinctive mode of engagement with our philosophical tradition. By exploring his most famous and influential texts, Glendinning shows how and why Derrida's work of deconstruction is inspired not by a "critical frenzy," but by a loving respect for philosophy.

About the Author

Simon Glendinning is Reader in European Philosophy, European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science.