Deconstruction and Democracy: Derrida's Politics of Friendship

by Alex Thomson

Book Overview

'No democracy without deconstruction': Deconstruction and Democracy evaluates and substantiates Derrida's provocative claim, assessing the importance of this influential and controversial contemporary philosopher's work for political thought. Derrida addressed political questions more and more explicitly in his writing, yet there is still confusion over the politics of deconstruction. Alex Thomson argues for a fresh understanding of Derrida's work,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826499899
• ISBN13: 9780826499899
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.1"