An Event, Perhaps

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A Biography of Jacques Derrida

By Peter Salmon

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An Event, Perhaps by Peter Salmon explores the life and ideas of the influential French philosopher Jacques Derrida. The book delves into Derrida's development of deconstruction and his impact on literary theory, philosophy, and cultural criticism, offering readers an engaging insight into his unique intellectual journey.
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If you are intrigued by the life and ideas of influential philosophers, this exploration of Jacques Derrida's work and personal journey might captivate you. The book delves into Derrida's groundbreaking thoughts, offering insights into his philosophy and the impact it has had on contemporary thought.

An Event, Perhaps

"An introduction to the life and work of the philosopher Jacques Derrida"--

Philosopher, film star, father of 'post truth': the real story of Jacques Derrida

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Who was Jacques Derrida? For some, he is responsible, at least in part, for the contemporary crisis of truth. For the far right, he is one of the architects of Cultural Marxism. To his academic critics, he reduced French philosophy to ‘little more than an object of ridicule’. For his fans, he is an intellectual rock star who ranged across literature, politics, and linguistics.

In An Event, Perhaps, Peter Salmon presents this misunderstood and misappropriated figure as a deeply humane and urgent thinker for our times. Accessible, provocative and beautifully written, this biography will introduce a new readership to the life and work of a philosopher whose influence over the way we think will continue long into the twenty-first century.

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Peter Salmon's An Event, Perhaps is praised for being an engaging and lucid intellectual biography of Jacques Derrida. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to make Derrida's complex ideas accessible and relevant, particularly his thoughts on ethics. It is described as a vivid transmission of intellectual excitement and an elegant telling of Derrida's life, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and enthusiasts of his philosophy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788732819

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 263g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Peter Salmon is a teacher of creative writing and a writer. His novel, The Coffee Story , was a New Statesman Book of the Year. He has written for the Guardian, the Sydney Review of Books, the New Humanist, as well as Australian TV and radio. He has received Writer’s Awards from the Arts Council of England and the Arts Council of Victoria, Australia.

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