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Jacques Derrida (July 15, 1930 - October 9, 2004) was one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. His deconstructive philosophy had a profound impact on postmodernism, cultural studies, and literary theory.

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“Such a caring for death, an awakening that keeps vigil over death, a conscience that looks death in the face, is another name for freedom.”

Looks Faces Names Conscience Caring Awakening

Book:The Gift of Death, Second Edition & Literature in Secret

Source: The Gift of Death, Second Edition & Literature in Secret

“The poet…is the man of metaphor: while the philosopher is interested only in the truth of meaning, beyond even signs and names, and the sophist manipulates empty signs…the poet plays on the multiplicity of signifieds.”

Men Play Names Poet Empty Metaphor Philosopher Manipulate Multiplicity Derrida

Book:Marges de la Philosophie

Source: Marges de la Philosophie

“Surviving - that is the other name of a mourning whose possibility is never to be awaited.”

Names Possibility Mourning Surviving

Book:The Work of Mourning

Source: The Work of Mourning

“My most resolute opponents believe that I am too visible, that I am a little too alive, that my name echoes too much in the texts which they nevertheless claim to be inaccessible.”

Believe Littles Names Too Much Alive Claims Opponents Visible Echoes Nevertheless Resolute Inaccessible

Book:Points . .: Interviews, 1974-1994

Source: Points . .: Interviews, 1974-1994

About the Author

Born: July 15, 1930
Died: October 9, 2004
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 102

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