Learning to Live Finally
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Learning to Live Finally by Deceased Jacques Derrida
With death looming, Jacques Derrida, the world's most famous philosopher, known as the father of deconstruction, sat down with journalist Jean Birnbaum of the French daily Le Monde. They revisited his life's work and his impending death in a long, surprisingly accessible, and moving final interview. Sometimes called obscure and branded abstruse by his critics, the Derrida found in this book is open and engaging, reflecting on a long career challenging important tenets of European philosophy from Plato to Marx. The contemporary meaning of Derrida's work is also examined, including a discussion of his many political activities. But, as Derrida says, To philosophize is to learn to die; as such, this philosophical discussion turns to the realities of his imminent death--including life with a fatal cancer. In the end, this interview remains a touching final look at a long and distinguished career.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781933633190 |
| ISBN 10 | 1933633190 |
| Title | Learning to Live Finally |
| Author | Deceased Jacques Derrida |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Melville House Publishing |
| Year published | 2007-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |