Jacques Derrida
1930 - 2004
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Biography
Jacques Derrida (1930-2004) was a French philosopher known for developing deconstruction, a form of semiotic analysis. He challenged traditional notions of language and writing, proposing that meaning is constructed through language and is inherently unstable. Derrida's work influenced fields beyond philosophy, including literary theory, cultural studies, and political theory. He was a prolific writer, publishing numerous books and essays that continue to spark debates among scholars and students alike.
Famous Quotes (5)
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There is nothing outside the text.
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To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend.
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The more one beseeches, the less one knows what to say.
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The possibility of a messianic promise is there where people are suffering.
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A text is not a text unless it hides from the first comer, from the first glance, the law of its composition and the rules of its game.