Jacques Derrida

Biography

Jacques Derrida was a French philosopher, born in Algeria. Derrida is best known for developing a form of semiotic analysis known as deconstruction, which he discussed in numerous texts, and developed in the context of phenomenology. He is one of the major figures associated with post-structuralism and postmodern philosophy.

Known For

Himself

Ghost Dance

Hamlet Within

Self

Memoires d'aveugle

Himself

D'ailleurs, Derrida

Himself

Derrida

Nom à la mer

De tout cœur

Self

Pourquoi la guerre aujourd’hui?

Self (archive footage)

Cameraperson

Self

Jacques Lacan, la psychanalyse réinventée

Self (Archive footage)

Jacques Derrida, le courage de la pensée

Deconstructivist Architects