Jacques Derrida (Great Thinkers)
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  • 184 Pages
  • Publisher: P&R Publishing Company
  • Publication Date: November 2017
  • ISBN: FWATKICHJACQUESDERRIDA9781629952277

Jacques Derrida (Great Thinkers)

Watkin, Christopher

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Jacques Derrida (1930–2004)

One of the most important thinkers of our time, Jacques Derrida continues to have a profound influence on postmodern thought and society.

Christopher Watkin explains Derrida's complex philosophy with clarity and precision, showing not only what Derrida says about metaphysics, ethics, politics, and theology but also what assumptions and commitments underlie his positions. He then brings Derrida into conversation with Reformed theology through the lens of John 1:1–18, examining both similarities and differences between Derrida and the Bible.

Learn why Derrida says what he says and how Christians can receive and respond to his writing in a balanced, biblical way that is truly beneficial to cultural engagement.

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Publisher's Description

Jacques Derrida (1930–2004)

One of the most important thinkers of our time, Jacques Derrida continues to have a profound influence on postmodern thought and society.

Christopher Watkin explains Derrida's complex philosophy with clarity and precision, showing not only what Derrida says about metaphysics, ethics, politics, and theology but also what assumptions and commitments underlie his positions. He then brings Derrida into conversation with Reformed theology through the lens of John 1:1–18, examining both similarities and differences between Derrida and the Bible.

Learn why Derrida says what he says and how Christians can receive and respond to his writing in a balanced, biblical way that is truly beneficial to cultural engagement.

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  • Cover Type:
  • 184 Pages
  • Publisher: P&R Publishing Company
  • Publication Date: November 2017
  • ISBN: FWATKICHJACQUESDERRIDA9781629952277