Derrida and Antiquity

by Miriam Leonard

Written by Derrida scholars, philosophers, and classicists, Derrida and Antiquity analyses a dialogue with the ancient world in the work of one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. Through an analysis of Derrida's work it explores the relationship between modern philosophy and Plato, the role ancient concepts of democracy have played in modern political debates, and the place of antiquity in contemporary discussions about Europe,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199545545
• ISBN13: 9780199545544
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 8.5"