Specters of Marx: The State of the Debt, the Work of Mourning and the New Intern

Description: Specters of Marx by Jacques Derrida In 1993, Derrida opened a conference organized around the question Whither Marxism?, and it is his plenary address that forms the basis of this book. Hotly debated then, a changing world and world politic have scarcely dented its relevance today. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Prodigiously influential, Jacques Derrida gave rise to a comprehensive rethinking of the basic concepts and categories of Western philosophy in the latter part of the twentieth century, with writings central to our understanding of language, meaning, identity, ethics and values.In 1993, a conference was organized around the question, Whither Marxism?, and Derrida was invited to open the proceedings. His plenary address, Specters of Marx, delivered in two parts, forms the basis of this book. Hotly debated when it was first published, a rapidly changing world and world politics have scarcely dented the relevance of this book. Back Cover Prodigiously influential, Jacques Derrida gave rise to a comprehensive rethinking of the basic concepts and categories of Western philosophy in the latter part of the twentieth century, with writings central to our understanding of language, meaning, identity, ethics and values.In 1993, a conference was organized around the question, Whither Marxism?, and Derrida was invited to open the proceedings. His plenary address, Specters of Marx, delivered in two parts, forms the basis of this book. Hotly debated when it was first published, a rapidly changing world and world politics have scarcely dented the relevance of this book. Author Biography Jacques Derrida (1930--2004) was born in Algeria. He drew on psychoanalysis, Marxist theory, and Heideggers philosophy to become a central figure in intellectual life in the latter part of the twentieth century. Table of Contents Editors Introduction. Note on the Text. Dedication. Exordium 1. Injunctions of Marx 2. Conjuring - Marxism 3. Wears and Tears (Tableau of an Ageless World) 4. In the Name of the Revolution, the Double Barricade (Impure "Impure History of Ghosts") 5. Apparition of the Inapparent - the Phenomenological "Conjuring Trick". Notes. Index Review "Its importance within the Derridean canon cannot be overemphasized ... The text that scholars turn to ... to understand the politics of deconstruction." -- Southern Humanities Review "One of Derridas best books." -- New Statesman and Society Review Quote "Its importance within the Derridean canon cannot be overemphasized ... The text that scholars turn to ... to understand the politics of deconstruction." Details ISBN0415389577 Author Jacques Derrida Short Title SPECTERS MARX Language English Translator Peggy Kamuf ISBN-10 0415389577 ISBN-13 9780415389570 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1930 Death 2004 Edition 1st Subtitle The State of the Debt, the Work of Mourning and the New International Residence FR Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780415389570 UK Release Date 2006-05-01 AU Release Date 2006-05-01 NZ Release Date 2006-05-01 Pages 288 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Classics Publication Date 2006-05-01 Alternative 9781138370463 DEWEY 194 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134418532;

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