Jacques Derrida
basic writings
Jacques Derrida is one of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century. His ideas on deconstruction have had lasting impact on philosophy, literature and cultural studies. Jacques Derrida: Basic Writings is the first anthology of his most important philosophical writings and provides 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 to those coming to Derrida's writings for the first time. The selections themselves span a range from his most famous works including Speech and Phenomena and Writing and Difference to lesser known discussion on aesthetics, ethics and politics, including selections from: Of Grammatology, Dissemination, Speech and Phenomena, Margins of Philosophy, Writing and Difference, Politics of Friendship, Truth in Painting. Book jacket.
