Deconstruction After 9/11
Deconstruction After 9/11 by Martin McQuillan, published by Routledge on February 3, 2012, is a 216-page exploration of the intersections between Derrida’s philosophy and contemporary geo-political issues. This edition delves into the implications of Derrida’s writing, particularly in relation to significant events such as the Kosovan conflict and the war in Iraq, providing a critical lens on how philosophical discourse interacts with real-world politics.
Readers will find that McQuillan’s work engages with Derrida’s concepts while addressing the complexities of modern conflicts, including those in the former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Palestine, and Baghdad. The book critiques both philosophical universalism and the oversimplifications often present in political discourse, reflecting on the broader impact of the so-called “war on thinking” that has influenced Western thought since 9/11. Through this analysis, the text contributes to discussions in history, philosophy, and media studies, making it a relevant resource for those interested in the cultural and social dimensions of contemporary issues.
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In this book Martin McQuillan brings Derrida’s writing into the immediate vicinity of geo-politics today, from the Kosovan conflict to the war in Iraq. The chapters in this book follow both Derrida’s writing since Specters of Marx and the present political scene through the former Yogoslavia and Afghanistan to Palestine and Baghdad. His ‘textual activism’ is as impatient with the universal gestures of philosophy as it is with the complacency and reductionism of policy-makers and activists alike. This work records a response to the war on thinking that has marked western discourse since 9/11.
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