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

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.

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.

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

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 is a prolific French philosopher born in Algeria. His work can be understood in terms of his argument that it is necessary to interrogate the Western philosophical tradition from the …

Born on July 15th, 1930, in El Biar, Algeria, to a semi-secular Sephardic Jewish family, Jacques Derrida grew up among his peers playing soccer and imagining a future as a sports star.

Jacques Derrida (b. 1930–d. 2004) was one of the most famous philosophers of the 20th century, and he has remained so since his death in 2004. Derrida’s work was described by Hélène Cixous as the …

Nov 4, 2025 · 'Derrida on Religion' offers students an overview of Derrida's many influential writings on religion and also explores the potential of Derrida's methodologies for the study of religion.