Perjury and Pardon, Volume II

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Exploring the intricate relationship between forgiveness and betrayal, this work presents Jacques Derrida's seminars that delve into the philosophical and ethical dimensions of responsibility. He examines various forms of deceit, such as perjury and infidelity, and challenges traditional notions of forgiveness, arguing for its unconditional nature. Through analysis of texts by thinkers like Kant and Kierkegaard, Derrida reveals how forgiveness disrupts established categories of knowledge and subjectivity, emphasizing its complexity and the intertwined nature of lying and moral accountability.