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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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Derrida’s thought cannot be understood apart from his life. From the beginning, he was an intellectual outsider, a rebel. His efforts to redefine the discipline of philosophy took place …

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1930—2004 Jacques Derrida, distinguished professor of French, philosophy, and comparative literature at the University of California, Irvine and one of the most innovative, prolific, and …