Archive Fever A Freudian Impression
In *Archive Fever: A Freudian Impression*, Jacques Derrida presents an exploration of remembrance, religion, time, and technology through a deconstructive lens on the concept of archiving. Published by University of Chicago Press in 1998, this first edition spans 113 pages and is available in English. Derrida examines the intricate relationship between technologies of inscription and psychological processes, particularly focusing on the influence of electronic media, such as e-mail, on both public and private spaces.
Readers will find a nuanced discussion that intertwines themes of philosophy, psychoanalysis, and personal growth. Derrida’s analysis delves into how archives serve as repositories of both public and private memories, revealing the complexities of memory improvement and the social implications of archiving. This work invites contemplation on the evolving nature of memory in the digital age, making it a significant contribution to contemporary philosophical discourse.
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In Archive Fever, Jacques Derrida deftly guides us through an extended meditation on remembrance, religion, time, and technology–fruitfully occasioned by a deconstructive analysis of the notion of archiving. Intrigued by the evocative relationship between technologies of inscription and psychic processes, Derrida offers for the first time a major statement on the pervasive impact of electronic media, particularly e-mail, which threaten to transform the entire public and private space of humanity. Plying this rich material with characteristic virtuosity, Derrida constructs a synergistic reading of archives and archiving, both provocative and compelling.
“Judaic mythos, Freudian psychoanalysis, and e-mail all get fused into another staggeringly dense, brilliant slab of scholarship and suggestion.”–The Guardian
“[Derrida] convincingly argues that, although the archive is a public entity, it nevertheless is the repository of the private and personal, including even intimate details.”–Choice
“Beautifully written and clear.”–Jeremy Barris, Philosophy in Review
“Translator Prenowitz has managed valiantly to bring into English a difficult but inspiring text that relies on Greek, German, and their translations into French.”–Library Journal
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