Deconstruction in Context: Literature and Philosophy

By Mark C. Taylor

Book Overview

"There is no rigorous and effective deconstruction without the faithful memory of philosophies and literatures, without the respectful and competent reading of texts of the past, as well as singular works of our own time. Deconstruction is also a certain thinking about tradition and context. Mark Taylor evokes this with great clarity in the course of a remarkable introduction. He reconstitutes a set of premises without which no deconstruction could have seen the light of day." - Jacques Derrida

"This invaluable philosophical sampler brings together many of the threads out of which deconstruction is woven. taylor's anthology does not make deconstruction easy; much more usefully, it provides a meticulous guide to the sources - and significance - of the difficulties. - Barbara E. Johnson

"The book will be of great value as a set of readings with authoritative explanation for all those interested in the current relations of literature and philosophy. It is the best book of its kind I know. - J. Hillis Miller, Yale University

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226791408
• ISBN13: 9780226791401
• Release Date: October 1986
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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The right book for any strong brain who wants to find out more about deconstuction. This book describes so many opinions of philosophers and founders of phenomenology and their ways to the "new wave". It will sure keeps you on the right track while travelling the amazing world of deconstruction.