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Dissemination

By Jacques Derrida
Series: Bloomsbury Revelations
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Dissemination by Jacques Derrida delves into the complexities of language and meaning. It challenges traditional notions of writing and interpretation through a philosophical exploration of texts. Derrida employs his signature deconstructive approach, pushing readers to reconsider the stability and reliability of meaning in language.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the deconstruction of texts and the philosophy of language. Jacques Derrida challenges traditional notions of meaning and interpretation, which might intrigue those interested in post-structuralism and the complexities of written communication. If you're fascinated by how meaning can be fluid and multifaceted, this work offers a compelling perspective.

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Dissemination

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First published in 1972, Dissemination contains three of Derrida's most central and seminal works: 'Plato's Pharmacy', 'The Double Session', and 'Dissemination'. The essays present a re-evaluation of the logic of meaning and the function of writing in Western discourse. They explore the relationship and interplay between language, literature, and philosophy.

The text includes a substantial introduction and additional notes on the text by Barbara Johnson.

Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

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Dissemination is praised for its translation by Barbara Johnson and explores Derrida's central thesis about language's inherent instability and its susceptibility to dispersal and loss of definitive meaning. The distinction between philosophy and literature is de-emphasised, as philosophy struggles against language's intrinsic chaos to present truth, while literature embraces the playful and misleading aspects of language. Derrida's work in this book celebrates this revelry, using complex wordplay to challenge the authority of both literary criticism and philosophical assertions of truth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474243711

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Contributors:

  • Translated by Barbara Johnson

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 432

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Jacques Derrida Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

About the Author

Jacques Derrida (1930-2004) is one of the best known 20th century philosophers and is regarded as the founder of the Deconstruction movement. His work continues to be hugely influential across the humanities and social sciences and his impact on philosophy and literary criticism is unparalleled. He is author of Of Grammatology (1967), Positions (1972) and Writing and Difference (1967) among many others.

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