Synopses & Reviews
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.
Table of Contents
Introduction1. Algeria2. Paris and ENS3. After ENS4. The First Book5. Against Structuralism6. 19677. Post-Structuralism8. America: Derrida as Literature9. Glas10. Greph11. Paul de Man12. Nietzsche and Heidegger13. The Post Card14. The 1980s15. 1987-90: Deconstruction and Germany16. Autobiographical Years: 1990-9117. The Future of Democracy: The Very Worst Moment of Capitalism18. Derrida's World: Confronting Marx19. The Politics of Friendship20. Derrida's Religion21. Thoughtful Welcoming of the Other22. 2000 Onwards23. Conclusion: On the Future of ThinkingBibliography