Derrida and Deconstruction

April 08, 2009 19:00

Published: March 30, 2009 16:24 by Housmans Bookshop |

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Derrida avec pipe

Housmans – radical booksellers since 1945 
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TALK 
Elevator Gallery presents: 
Derrida and Deconstruction 

Wednesday 8th April – 7pm 
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Guests from the cutting-edge artist-run Elevator Gallery present a discussion on Derrida and Deconstruction. 
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‘There is nothing outside of the text…that what opens meaning and language is writing as the disappearance of natural presence.’ – Jacques Derrida, Of Grammatology p. 158-159 

What does that mean! Well…ever wondered whether speech is better than writing? Or what the difference is between différence and différance? Or even whether the self-reflexivity of language can cause a crisis in rationality that may undermine the Western tradition of philosophy and the ultimate emancipation of mankind? 

These questions sound tough, but they needn’t be! Come along to an introduction of one of the most prolific and controversial philosophers of modern times. Jacques Derrida (1930-2004) can be an intimidating philosopher to approach. His work comprises a huge oeuvre, written in a challenging style, and referring to concepts that span the whole history of western philosophy. Confronting the beginner directly with concepts and quotations from works such as Speech and Phenomena, Of Grammatology and Writing and Difference; this event will not just make some of key concepts and his broader philosophical thought accessible and understandable, but also enjoyable, with the original perspectives they bring to art, literature, politics, history, logic, language and personal identity; as well as everyday experiences of life, work, play and love. 

The event is followed by a showing of selected scenes Derrida (2002), that offers some fascinating insights into the man’s thought, life and personality. 

For more information about Elevator Gallery please visit: http://www.elevatorgallery.co.uk 
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Event information 

Wednesday 8th April – 7pm 
Housmans Bookshop 
5 Caledonian Road 
King's Cross 
London N1 9DX 
Tel: 020 7837 4473 

Free entry 
Nearest tube: King's Cross 

www.housmans.com

Contact email: nik@housmans.com

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