Derrida, Jacques
Aporias (Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804722520
- author:
- Derrida, Jacques
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 104
- Genre:
- Topics in philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jacques Derrida's latest work explores a fundamental question: "Is my death possible?" This inquiry delves into the nature of aporia, a concept that has been central to Derrida's philosophy for thirty years. In this seminal essay, he examines the relationship between singularity and generality, highlighting the tension between individual experience and universal principles. Derrida's investigation reveals that the question of one's own death is inherently complex, as it cannot be fully grasped or accounted for. This paradox is at the heart of his inquiry, which seeks to understand how we can navigate this aporetic experience. By exploring this issue, Derrida opens up a new frontier in philosophical debate, inviting readers to engage with his ideas on the nature of critique and the relationship between specificity and universality. This book represents a significant contribution to Derrida's oeuvre, offering insights into the human condition and our place within the world.
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