Jacques Derrida (/ dɛrɪˈdə, ˈdɛriːdɑː /; [4] French: [ʒak dɛʁida]; born Jackie Élie Derrida; [5] 15 July 1930 – 9 October 2004) was a French philosopher.

Nov 28, 2025 · Jacques Derrida, French philosopher whose critique of Western philosophy and analyses of the nature of language, writing, and meaning were highly controversial yet immensely influential in …

Jacques Derrida was one of the most well known twentieth century philosophers. He was also one of the most prolific.

Nov 22, 2006 · Jacques Derrida (1930–2004) was the founder of “deconstruction,” a way of criticizing not only both literary and philosophical texts but also political institutions.

Jacques left Algeria for the first time at the age of 19 to study in Paris at one of France’s best lycées, Louis-le-Grand, and was admitted to the prestigious École Normale Supérieure in 1952. He passed …

Explore Jacques Derrida's philosophy with this beginner-friendly guide. Learn about deconstruction, différance, logocentrism, and more through clear explanations and relatable examples. Perfect for …

Nov 4, 2025 · Jacques Derrida: A Biography offers for the first time a complete biographical overview of this important philosopher, drawing on Derrida's own accounts of his life as well as the narratives of …

Jacques Derrida (1930–2004) is one of the most influential and controversial philosophers of the latter half of the twentieth century. He is most notable as the originator of literary “deconstruction,” which is …

Jacques Derrida was a French Algerian philosopher. He developed the philosophy of deconstruction, which he utilized in a number of his texts, and which was deve...

Jacques Derrida bibliography The following is a bibliography of works by Jacques Derrida. The precise chronology of Derrida's work is difficult to establish, as many of his books are not monographs but …