Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Derrida on Deconstruction

<p>Jacques Derrida is one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the last fifty years. <em>Derrida on Deconstruction</em> introduces and assesses: </p><ul> <li>Derrida's life and the background to his philosophy</li> <li>the key themes of the critique of metaphysics language and ethics that characterize his most widely read works </li> <li>the continuing importance of Derrida's work to philosophy.</li> </ul><p>This is a much-needed introduction for philosophy or humanities students undertaking courses on Derrida.</p>