Jacques Derrida and the Challenge of History
Author | : Sean Gaston |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2018-11-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781786610829 |
ISBN-13 | : 1786610825 |
Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Jacques Derrida and the Challenge of History by : Sean Gaston
Download or read book Jacques Derrida and the Challenge of History written by Sean Gaston and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-11-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first book-length study of Derrida and the question of history, and in response to the 2016 publication of Derrida's 1964-1965 seminar on Heidegger and history, Sean Gaston explores Derrida's own political responses to the historical events of his time. He argues that contemporary philosophy can provide a basis for thinking about history.