Jacques Derrida (/ dɛrɪˈdɑː /; [4] French: [ʒak dɛʁida]; born Jackie Élie Derrida; [5] 15 July 1930 – 9 October 2004) was a French philosopher.

Nov 22, 2006 · Jacques Derrida (1930–2004) was the founder of “deconstruction,” a way of criticizing not only both literary and philosophical texts but also political institutions.

Nov 28, 2025 · Jacques Derrida, French philosopher whose critique of Western philosophy and analyses of the nature of language, writing, and meaning were highly controversial yet …

Jacques Derrida was one of the most well known twentieth century philosophers. He was also one of the most prolific.

Explore Jacques Derrida's philosophy with this beginner-friendly guide. Learn about deconstruction, différance, logocentrism, and more through clear explanations and relatable …

Jacques Derrida is a prolific French philosopher born in Algeria. His work can be understood in terms of his argument that it is necessary to interrogate the Western philosophical tradition …

Jacques Derrida, who died in 2004, is among the most influential authors of the latter half of the twentieth century.

Derrida’s thought cannot be understood apart from his life. From the beginning, he was an intellectual outsider, a rebel. His efforts to redefine the discipline of philosophy took place …

Jacques Derrida was a French philosopher whose critique of Western philosophy and analyses of the nature of language, writing, and meaning were highly controversial yet immensely …

Dec 2, 2025 · Like his contemporary Althusser, Derrida was a native of Algiers who found his intellectual awakening among the philosophers of Paris and made the École Normale …