Occasional Deconstructions

Julian Wolfreys critiques the conventional view of deconstruction as a critical methodology, proposing instead a series of reorientations to Derrida's texts. Through specific analyses of literary and film works, he explores themes of ethics, politics, and identity, questioning deconstruction's role in academic contexts. Wolfreys emphasizes the importance of reading as an ethical encounter that fosters responsibility toward the other, arguing that this interaction cannot be predetermined and is essential for understanding material and historical contexts.