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Deconstruction in a Nutshell: A Conversation with Jacques Derrida

This book presents a conversation between Jacques Derrida and an interviewer, focusing on the principles and implications of deconstruction, a critical theory that challenges traditional interpretations of texts and other cultural artifacts. more

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Jacques Derrida
Jacques Derrida

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. more

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