An Event, Perhaps: A Biography of Jacques Derrida

By Geoff Bennington

Jacques Derrida was one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. His work has had a profound impact on a wide range of disciplines, including literature, philosophy, and critical theory. In An Event, Perhaps, Geoff Bennington offers a comprehensive and engaging account of Derrida's life and work.

An Event, Perhaps: A Biography of Jacques Derrida

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Bennington begins by exploring Derrida's early life and education. He shows how Derrida's experiences as a Jew in Nazi-occupied France shaped his thinking about language, identity, and power. Bennington then traces the development of Derrida's thought through his early work on Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger to his later work on deconstruction and post-structuralism.

Bennington's book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Derrida's thought. It is a clear and concise to his work, and it provides a comprehensive overview of his major themes and ideas. Bennington's writing is also engaging and accessible, making this book a pleasure to read.

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"An Event, Perhaps is a masterful biography of one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Bennington's writing is clear, concise, and engaging, and he provides a comprehensive overview of Derrida's life and work. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Derrida's thought or in the history of philosophy." - Choice

"Bennington's biography of Derrida is a major contribution to the field. It is a clear, concise, and engaging account of Derrida's life and work, and it provides a comprehensive overview of his major themes and ideas. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Derrida's thought or in the history of philosophy." - Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"An Event, Perhaps is a masterful biography of one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Bennington's writing is clear, concise, and engaging, and he provides a comprehensive overview of Derrida's life and work. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Derrida's thought or in the history of philosophy." - Library Journal

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An Event, Perhaps: A Biography of Jacques Derrida

by Peter Salmon BA

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	971 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	321 pages

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