976 results for 'Derrida, Jacques'

The Thinking Machine: A Collection of Stories by Jacques Futrelle Jacques Futrelle's stories about Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, known as The Thinking Machine, are renowned for their clever...

Jacques Tati: A Life of Precision and Artistry This comprehensive biography offers an unparalleled insight into the life and work of French cinema's most beloved comedy actor and director, Jacques...

Freud's Papers on Technique, 1953-1954A collection of lectures by Jacques Lacan, offering insights into the principles and practices of psychoanalysis.Translated from the original French text, this...

The Object Relation: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book IV by Jacques Lacan This volume of Jacques Lacan's Seminar explores the complex relationships between phobia and perversion. Lacan examines how...

Slavoj Žižek's "Looking Awry" offers a unique reading of Jacques Lacan's philosophical underpinnings, inverting traditional pedagogical strategies to explain the French theorician's work. Žižek...

A comprehensive anthology of essays on translation from the 17th to the 20th century, covering various cultures and perspectives. This collection brings together twenty-one key pieces by prominent...

Desire and its Interpretation: Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book VI by Jacques Lacan is a foundational work in psychoanalysis that explores the complexities of human desire. Lacan reveals that desire is...

Anxiety: A Seminar by Jacques Lacan explores the nature of anxiety, suggesting that it is not nostalgia for the object that causes anxiety but rather its imminence. In this 1962-63 seminar, Lacan...

Jacques Lacan una introducción by Sean Homer provides an accessible guide to the influential thinker and psychoanalyst's key concepts. This book explores Lacan's teachings, covering topics such as...

Jacques Lacan and the Philosophy of Psychoanalysis by Ellie Ragland-Sullivan is a comprehensive critical analysis of the French philosopher's thought. This volume fills a significant gap in the...

The American Politics of French Theory Derrida, Deleuze, Guattari, and Foucault in Translation by Jason Demers explores how French philosophy influenced American countercultures during the 1960s...

The Sexual Politics of Jean-Jacques Rousseau by Joel Schwartz A systematic exploration of Rousseau's views on women, sexuality, and the family, drawing on lesser-known works alongside major writings...

The Medium is the Maker: A New Understanding of Literature and Communication This thought-provoking book explores the intersection of literature and contemporary communication, challenging...

Amy Jacques Garvey: A Life of Activism and Vision. This biography explores the life and ideas of Amy Jacques Garvey, a pioneering Pan-African freedom fighter of the 20th century. Born in Jamaica, Amy...

Deconstruction and the Remainders of Phenomenology explores two key concepts in French theory: deconstruction and poststructuralism. This book delves into the work of Sartre, Derrida, Foucault, and...

Thirty years after his death, Jacques Lacan's legacy continues to shape contemporary thought. This dialogue between two prominent intellectuals offers a unique insight into the French philosopher's...

Jacques Ellul explores the complex relationship between money and power in this thought-provoking work.The author argues that while societal approaches to economics may seem appealing, they...

A unique and thought-provoking memoir that spans multiple countries and experiences, this book tells the story of one man's life from his dramatic foster family encounter during WW2 to his later...

The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book V: Formations of the Unconscious In this fifth installment of his seminar series, Jacques Lacan explores the concept of Witz, or wit, and its relationship to...

Amy Jacques Garvey Selected Writings from the Negro World, 1923-1928 offers a long-overdue opportunity to engage with the work of Amy Jacques Garvey, one of the most prolific women within Black...

Jacques the Fatalist by Denis Diderot is a philosophical exploration of human existence. The novel challenges the idea that our lives are determined by genetics and environment, questioning whether...

Contemporary Political Movements and the Thought of Jacques Rancière: Equality in ActionThis book explores how democratic progressive politics can emerge and thrive in various contexts. Todd May...

This comprehensive guide to social theory and education research explores the key concepts of Foucault, Habermas, Bourdieu and Derrida, providing an accessible introduction to their application in...

Jacques Cousteau was the world's ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people's living rooms.In this exciting picturebook biography, Dan...

Jacques Copeau was a pioneering figure in twentieth-century theatre practice, known for his innovative approaches to actor-training, physical theatre, and ensemble acting. This book provides an...

Jacques Villon: Cubist Work on Paper A comprehensive study of 53 Cubist-related images from the artist's extensive collection of works on paper, exploring the influence of the "Section d'Or" on his...

Jacques Maritain and the Many Ways of Knowing by Douglas A. Ollivant explores the impact of theories of knowledge on individuals, culture, and philosophical thought. Contributors examine the effects...

Jean-Jacques Rousseau Restless Genius by Leopold Damrosch is a masterful biography that explores the extraordinary life of this influential thinker. Despite not publishing anything significant until...

Siegfried Kracauer's Jacques Offenbach and the Paris of His Time is a remarkable work of social and cultural history that reconfigures the biography form into a penetrating portrayal of Second Empire...

Administering Interpretation brings together leading thinkers from both continental and Anglophone traditions to reassess the role of interpretative theory in law. The essays explore how...

A beautifully illustrated book celebrating Jacques Pépin's lifelong love of chickens. This collection features dozens of his celebrated paintings, poignant and humorous stories, and recipes...

The Confessions is a groundbreaking work of autobiography that offers a profound insight into the life and thought of its author. Written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, this remarkable text recounts his...

The Thinking Machine: Volume One Jacques Futrelle's series of stories about Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, better known as The Thinking Machine, have been widely acclaimed for their unique...

Philosophy and Freedom by John McCumber explores the idea that true liberation lies in breaking free from structures of domination encoded in Western civilization. This thought-provoking work...

The Sinthome: Book XXIII is a seminal work by Jacques Lacan, a French psychoanalyst and philosopher. In this volume, Lacan poses fundamental questions about the nature of madness and the limits of...

Leonard Lawlor's groundbreaking book explores the French philosophy of the 1960s to address 'the problem of the worst violence'. This reaction is that of total apocalypse without remainder, nihilism...

Jacques Pépin Cooking My Way offers expert insights on cooking economically at home. With over 150 recipes, master chef Jacques Pépin shares techniques that save money, time, and cleanup effort...

The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book VIII is a philosophical exploration of desire and its relationship with the Other. In this work, Lacan examines how desire manifests itself in human relationships,...

James K.A. Smith explores the surprising connections between French philosophers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault and Christian thought in this thought-provoking book.The author argues that these...

Explore the fundamental political writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a key figure in modern philosophy.This classroom edition includes four essential texts: On the Social Contract, the Discourse on...

Liturgical Music as Ritual Symbol: A Case Study of Jacques Berthier's Taizé Music by Judith Marie Kubicki explores how music functions as a ritual symbol in Christian worship. The author examines the...

The Major Political Writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau: The Two "Discourses" and the "Social Contract"This collection brings together three foundational works by one of the most influential thinkers...

The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book XIX explores the fundamental nature of human relationships. Lacan posits that there is no inherent harmony between men and women, and that every interaction is a...

Frogmen: The True Story of My Journeys with Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the Crew of CalypsoJoin Richard E. Hyman on his incredible adventures as he travels the world, diving into the depths of...

Jacques Lacan's Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis offers a radical reappraisal of psychoanalytic theory. Based on a year's seminar, this volume introduces coherence to key concepts such as...

Jacques Lacan A Critical Introduction by Martin Murray provides a clear and incisive exploration of the French psychoanalyst's key concepts. This biography delves into Lacan's diverse interests,...

Jacques Lacan's Return to Freud: The Real, the Symbolic, and the Imaginary by Philippe Julien is an outstanding introduction to Lacanian psychoanalytic practice. Written by someone who was part of...

Hardcover edition of "From an Other to the other, Book XVI" by Jacques Lacan. In this Seminar, Lacan presents his thoughts on revolution, knowledge, and power. He argues that true change is not about...

Jacques Penpin Poulets and Legumes is a collection of everyday and elegant chicken and vegetable recipes from a half-century career spanning two continents. The legendary cooking teacher shares his...

Living Faith: A Groundbreaking Exploration of Christian FaithJacques Ellul examines all aspects of faith to distill its essential characteristics, arguing for a crucial distinction between religion...

Jacques Chevillet's memoirs offer a unique perspective on life in Napoleon's French Army. At 14, he enlisted and quickly learned to ride, fight, and navigate the complexities of military life...

Nietzsche's Aesthetic Turn: Reading Nietzsche after Heidegger, Deleuze, Derrida by James J. Winchester is an in-depth exploration of Nietzsche's later writings, where he appears to abandon...

Jacques de Coutre's memoirs offer a rare glimpse into 17th-century Southeast Asia, as seen through the eyes of a Flemish gem trader who spent nearly a decade in the region. Written in Spanish and...

Jacques-Louis David: Art and Revolution explores the life and work of one of France's most influential artists during its most tumultuous period. Warren Roberts examines the connections between...

Jacques Rivette and French New Wave Cinema Interviews, Conversations, Chronologies by James R. Russo is a comprehensive collection of interviews that documents his career through chronology,...

On Feminine Sexuality: The Limits of Love and Knowledge - The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book XXI EncoreThis annotated translation presents Lacan's most sophisticated work on love and desire,...

The French Revolution brought promise of equality to many oppressed groups in France. For French Jews, who had long been persecuted and considered a separate nation, this new freedom was a beacon of...

Jacques Roubaud and the Invention of Memory by Jean-Jacques Poucel is a comprehensive study of the French experimental writer's work. Poucel explores how Roubaud's writing, influenced by Oulipian...

The Little Stick Figures Technique for Emotional Self-Healing offers a practical approach to achieving lasting change and inner freedom. Created by therapist Jacques Martel in 1993, this method...

Discover the life and ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a pivotal figure in the Enlightenment and French Revolution.This accessible introduction to Rousseau's philosophy explores his key theories...

Jacques Vallee's journals offer a unique perspective on the early days of UFO research. Beginning in 1957 and spanning over a decade, these beautifully written entries reveal how the scientific...

These journals reveal the inner workings of paranormal research in 1970s California. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal, Jacques Vallee shares his behind-the-scenes...

The Memoirs and Memorials of Jacques de Coutre offers a unique glimpse into the life of a Flemish gem trader in 17th-century Southeast Asia. Written in the form of a picaresque tale, De Coutre's...

Postmodern Platos by Catherine H. Zuckert explores how five influential thinkers of the 19th and 20th centuries turned to Plato's ideas in order to redefine philosophy and the Western tradition...

Jacques Anquetil's remarkable life is one of astonishing achievements and shocking secrets. A five-time winner of the Tour de France, he also claimed all three grand tours and won both the Tour and...

Jacques Vallee's third volume of journals offers a unique glimpse into his work in venture capital and ufology during the 1980s. As he recounts, this period was marked by significant innovation, but...

Slavoj Žižek's guide to Hollywood through the lens of Lacanian psychoanalysis is a thought-provoking exploration of cinema and its underlying ideas. By examining over 100 years of American film, from...

Lacan's Seminar: Book XVII - The Other Side of Psychoanalysis offers a new translation of his seminal work on psychoanalysis and contemporary social order. This readable access to Lacan's brilliant...

Rethinking God as Gift is a thought-provoking exploration of philosophy, critical theory and theology. It offers a unique perspective on contemporary questions and their theological relevance. The...

Archive Fever: A Freudian Impression by Jacques Derrida In this thought-provoking work, Jacques Derrida explores the complex relationship between remembrance, religion, time, and technology. Derrida...

Jacques Derrida's work has long been regarded as challenging to approach, yet his influence on contemporary thought is undeniable. This new introduction to Deconstruction and its key figure, Jacques...

The Invisible College: What a Group of Scientists Has Discovered about UFO Influences on the Human Race by Jacques Vallee. For over 40 years, a small group of researchers has been investigating cases...

Edmund Husserl's Origin of Geometry: An Introduction by Jacques Derrida is widely regarded as one of Derrida's most significant works. First translated into English, this philosophical text explores...

Jacques Ellul's seminal study of propaganda remains a powerful critique of its destructive nature towards democracy. First published in 1962, this influential work offers a unique insight into the...

Jacques Derrida's second edition of The Gift of Death offers a profound exploration of religion and its limits. In this work, Derrida examines the rational and responsible boundaries that govern our...

The Truth in Painting by Jacques Derrida A collection of four essays that explore the art work as pictorial artifact through philosophical aesthetics and commentary on art scholarship. Derrida's...

From Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life, 1500 to the PresentJacques Barzun's sweeping narrative explores the development of Western culture from the Renaissance to the present day,...

Jacques Derrida's On Touching explores the philosophy of touch from ancient thinkers to contemporary thought. This comprehensive review spans Plato and Aristotle to Jean-Luc Nancy, with discussions...

Confrontations: A Scientist's Search for Alien ContactDr. Jacques Vallee's personal investigation into forty astonishing UFO cases from around the world reveals a shocking lack of scientific scrutiny...

Dr. Jacques Vallee presents a compelling case in REVELATIONS, the final volume of a trilogy, that well-constructed hoaxes and media manipulations have misled UFO researchers, diverting them from the...

Operation Z: Uncovering the Hidden Reasons Behind the War in UkraineJacques Baud returns to the root causes of the war in Ukraine, analyzing the course of the military actions and their...

Rogues: Two Essays on Reason by Jacques Derrida explores the foundations of the nation-state's sovereignty and its implications for democracy. In this collection, Derrida examines the history of the...

Dissemination brings together three key works by Jacques Derrida: 'Plato's Pharmacy', 'The Double Session' and 'Dissemination'. These essays challenge our understanding of meaning, writing and...

Sovereignties in Question: The Poetics of Paul CelanThis collection brings together five powerful encounters between Jacques Derrida and the Jewish poet Paul Celan, whose work has testified to the...

The Encyclopedia of Ailments and Diseases: Understanding the Emotional and Psychological Causes of Illness This comprehensive reference book explores the emotional and psychological causes of...

Athens, Still Remains by Jacques Derrida is an extended commentary on a series of photographs of contemporary Athens. In this work, Derrida develops his ideas in several unexpected directions,...

Jacques Ellul's Presence in the Modern World is a foundational work that explores the intersection of technology, society, and faith. First published in 1948, this book remains a relevant and...

Dimensions: A Casebook of Alien Contact is a thought-provoking exploration of the UFO phenomenon and the experience of alien contact. Dr. Jacques Vallee examines the historical record that led to the...

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...

Jacques Derrida's Positions is a collection of three interviews that shed light on his complex ideas and concepts. In these conversations, Derrida addresses his critics, supporters, and the central...

Jacques Vallee's "Passport to Magonia" explores the recurring theme of aerial visitation in human history, from ancient mythologies to modern UFO sightings. The author examines the commonalities...

Jacques Derrida's Limited Inc is a seminal work in the philosophy of language that explores the nature of meaning and its relationship to context. The two essays, "Limited Inc" and "Signature Event...

Jacques Derrida explores the concept of friendship and its political implications through an examination of philosophical writings by Aristotle, Nietzsche, Cicero, and others. A key text in Derrida's...

The Russian Art of War: How the West Led Ukraine to Defeat Jacques Baud's latest analysis of the Ukraine conflict offers a nuanced understanding of the war's complexities. Drawing on official...

The Work of Mourning by Jacques Derrida is a collection of texts that pay tribute to friendships lost. This volume brings together letters of condolence, memorial essays, eulogies, and funeral...

Jacques Roubaud's The Form of a City Changes Faster, Alas, Than the Human Heart is a poignant tribute to the City of Light. This collection of 150 poems explores the streets of Paris, commenting on...

The Beast and the Sovereign, Volume I by Jacques Derrida explores the persistent association between bestiality and sovereignty. In this seminar from 2001-2002, Derrida deconstructs traditional...

Adieu to Emmanuel Levinas explores the concept of hospitality and its relationship with ethics and politics. In this collection of speeches and writings, Jacques Derrida reflects on the work of...