Derrida | World as language

[Socrates]

Metaphysical materialism definitely seems to bring a mystical point of view with it.

[thetrizzard]

http://www.newtongarver.com/?q=node/8

[atreestump]

Thanks for the link, I will bear all of that in mind when reading it. I'm still waiting for my copy.

I'm not sure I follow the 'no metaphysics' view towards Derrida's philosophy, yet the introduction book you bought me says it's a metaphysical materialism.

[thetrizzard]

Thanks for the link, I will bear all of that in mind when reading it. I'm still waiting for my copy.

I'm not sure I follow the 'no metaphysics' view towards Derrida's philosophy, yet the introduction book you bought me says it's a metaphysical materialism.



The fact that the authors of this book persistently refer to Derrida as dealing with literary texts rather than 'doing philosophy' tells me that they haven't grasped the importance of his ideas which are of fundamental philosophical importance, I'm dubious that the authors of this book have a full grasp of Derrida's project and struggle with his challenge to their notion of 'philosophy', especially in relation to truth in the post-Nietzschean landscape


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[Socrates]

I had a feeling it was lacking too. I'm hoping it will be of use for understanding Wittgenstein at least.

[atreestump]

Yeah, I'm looking at it as my first Wittgenstein guide more than anything. I will look for more on Derrida elsewhere to contrast with this book. Do you have any recommendations for understanding Derrida more comprehensively, now that I get the basics?


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[thetrizzard]

Yeah, I'm looking at it as my first Wittgenstein guide more than anything. I will look for more on Derrida elsewhere to contrast with this book. Do you have any recommendations for understanding Derrida more comprehensively, now that I get the basics?


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Deconstruction engages key philosophical texts, these texts are strategically targeted as they have been instrumental in perpetuating specific themes / claims in Western Philosophy, his method of Deconstruction (which draws from many thinkers especially Nietzsche, Heidegger & Lacan) is a method which unpicks these texts and exposes their unconscious logic....Given the many influences in his work and Derrida's style, he is notoriously difficult to pin down, this is partly intentional...having a good knowledge of these influences / thinkers is essential really....but secondary sources are a good way in, it would be prudent to read a few of these to get a feel for him rather than taking the first person you read 'as gospel'....I found this book useful

Derrida (Fontana Modern Masters) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0006860575/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pJuEybP03P3AE

After that I'd recommend Derrida: A Critical Reader by David Wood

[Socrates]

Great, I will definitely check that out after The Foucault Reader.

[thetrizzard]

Great, I will definitely check that out after The Foucault Reader.



The Foucault Reader is Quality


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[atreestump]

I just bought both of those books.