Jacques Derrida Biography

Jacques Derrida, the originator of “deconstruction,” provided a critical lens for examining literary and philosophical texts, as well as political structures. While Derrida sometimes lamented the fate of the term “deconstruction,” its widespread adoption highlights the profound influence of his thought across philosophy, literary theory, art, and particularly architectural and political theory. Deconstruction endeavors to rethink the very nature of difference that separates self-reflection, but more crucially, it strives to prevent the worst forms of violence. This pursuit of justice is relentless, acknowledging that perfect justice may ultimately be unattainable.