Desire in Ashes Deconstruction, Psychoanalysis, Philosophy
Desire in Ashes: Deconstruction, Psychoanalysis, Philosophy by Chiara Alfano, published by Bloomsbury Academic on June 29, 2017, is a scholarly exploration of the impact of deconstruction on contemporary thought. This 192-page volume delves into the intricate relationships between desire and deconstruction, challenging readers to reconsider its relevance beyond mere historical significance. The essays within this collection engage with the complexities surrounding deconstruction, emphasizing its ongoing influence in philosophical discourse.
Readers will find a nuanced examination of how deconstruction intersects with themes of desire and critical thought. The essays argue against the notion that deconstruction is either entirely obsolete or simply thriving, instead positioning it within a framework that complicates traditional understandings of life and death. By addressing the intricate dynamics at play, this book contributes to the broader discussions in philosophy, existentialism, and modern thought, inviting a deeper reflection on the legacy of deconstruction.
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The indebtedness of contemporary thinkers to Derrida’s project of deconstruction is unquestionable, whether as a source of inspiration or the grounds of critical antagonism.
This collection considers: how best to recall deconstruction? Rather than reduce it to an object of historical importance or memory, these essays analyze its significance in terms of complex matrices of desire; provoked in this way, deconstruction cannot be dismissed as ‘dead’, nor unproblematically defended as alive and well.
Repositioned on the threshold of life-death, deconstruction profoundly complicates the field of critical thought which still struggles to memorialize, inter, or reduce the deconstructive corpus to ashes.
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