The impossible mourning of Jacques Derrida /

The Impossible Mourning of Jacques Derrida explores how, after the death of Derrida, we think of him in a history of philosophy and asserts the importance not only of literature, but also of history in Derrida's thought." "Written in the immediate aftermath of Derrida's death as...

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Main Author: Gaston, Sean
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Continuum, [2006]
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Summary:The Impossible Mourning of Jacques Derrida explores how, after the death of Derrida, we think of him in a history of philosophy and asserts the importance not only of literature, but also of history in Derrida's thought." "Written in the immediate aftermath of Derrida's death as a philosophical diary of 52 days, this insightful and touching account offers a fresh analysis of a vital element of Derrida's thought and a genuine reflection on the implications of Derrida's death for how we will now address his work."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:viii, 152 pages ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-141) and index.
ISBN:0826490352 (hbk.)
9780826490353 (hbk.)