Jacques Derrida

Biography

Jacques Derrida was a French philosopher, born in Algeria. Derrida is best known for developing a form of semiotic analysis known as deconstruction, which he discussed in numerous texts, and developed in the context of phenomenology. He is one of the major figures associated with post-structuralism and postmodern philosophy.

Birthday

Jul 15, 1930

Place of birth

El Biar, French Algeria

Deathday

Oct 8, 2004

Also known as

Jackie Élie Derrida

Credited in

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Ghost Dance
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Hamlet Within
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Memoirs of the Blind
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Derrida's Elsewhere
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Derrida
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Nom à la mer
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De tout cœur
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Pourquoi la guerre aujourd’hui?
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Cameraperson
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Jacques Lacan, la psychanalyse réinventée
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Jacques Derrida, le courage de la pensée
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Deconstructivist Architects
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Arrows of Time
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