{"product_id":"the-great-philosophers-derrida-by-christopher-johnson-rare-books","title":"The Great Philosophers:Derrida by Christopher Johnson [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eDerrida\u003c\/em\u003e, Christopher Johnson offers a clear, concise introduction to Jacques Derrida’s philosophy and the concept of \u003cem data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"138\"\u003edeconstruction\u003c\/em\u003e. Spanning roughly 60 pages, this volume doesn’t aim for exhaustive coverage but instead uses one central text—Derrida’s critique of Claude Lévi‑Strauss—to explain his broader philosophical project. It introduces Derrida’s challenge to traditional Western metaphysics, particularly the critique of \u003cem data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"450\"\u003elogocentrism\u003c\/em\u003e, emphasizing how Derrida questions the privileging of speech over writing, notions of presence, and fixed meaning. Johnson’s writing is straightforward and accessible, making complex ideas like différance and the instability of textual meaning comprehensible to beginners, while still capturing the radical implications of Derrida’s thinking\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eReaders and reviewers note that Johnson excels in translating Derrida’s abstract, often elusive ideas into a manageable, engaging format. One reviewer calls it “by far the best ‘Derrida for beginners’ book I’ve read” and praises its focus on a single case study to unpack deconstruction without oversimplification\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWhile not a substitute for Derrida’s original writings, the book provides an excellent entry point for anyone curious about post-structuralist philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eChristopher Johnson is Professor of French at the University of Nottingham and a specialist in continental philosophy and critical theory. He contributed the volume on Derrida to the \u003cem data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eGreat Philosophers\u003c\/em\u003e series published by Routledge (originally by Weidenfeld \u0026amp; Nicolson). His expertise allows him to translate Derrida’s dense theoretical framework into approachable prose suitable for students and general readers. The \u003cem data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eGreat Philosophers\u003c\/em\u003e series itself is widely praised for offering compact, high-quality introductions to major Western thinkers, each written by a subject expert in about 60–64 pages—ideal for newcomers to philosophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255610695866,"sku":"3548LA2O1-Used","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/dddddddddddddddd_44a93a03-8c3b-4cf8-a29c-28f7d034780a.jpg?v=1761066603","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-great-philosophers-derrida-by-christopher-johnson-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}