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Jacques Derrida
(1930 - 2004)
Algerian-French philosopher and academic
Algerian-French philosopher and academic
Algerian-French philosopher renowned for founding deconstruction and reshaping contemporary thought.
Jacques Derrida was a central figure in post-structuralist philosophy. Born in Algeria, he studied at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. Derrida introduced deconstruction, a method of critical analysis that investigates the relationship between text and meaning. His major works include Of Grammatology and Writing and Difference. He held professorships at leading universities, including UC Irvine. Derrida's theories influenced literature, law, architecture, and cultural studies. His work remains a cornerstone of modern critical theory.
2004
Jacques Derrida