The book offers an in-depth analysis of Jacques Derrida's early lectures from the Fantom of the Other series, emphasizing their significance in shaping his later work. Herman Rapaport meticulously examines all 13 parts of the lectures, highlighting their foundational role in Derrida's philosophical exploration over the next two decades. This comprehensive study brings to light a crucial yet underrepresented aspect of Derrida's thought, as the full series has not been previously published in English.
Herman Rapaport Books
The Literary Theory Toolkit offers readers a rich compendiumof key terms, concepts, and arguments necessary for the study ofliterature in a critical-theoretical context. Includes varied examples drawn from readily available literarytexts spanning all periods and genres Features a chapter on performance, something not usuallycovered in similar texts Covers differing theories of the public sphere, ideology, power, and the social relations necessary for the understanding ofapproaches to literature