Radical atheism
Derrida and the time of life
By Martin Hägglund
Martin Hägglund offers a transformative exploration of one of philosophy's most challenging thinkers, revealing how Jacques Derrida's entire intellectual journey was guided by what Hägglund terms "radical atheism." Rather than viewing Derrida's later work as a turn toward religious or ethical concerns, this penetrating analysis demonstrates how a consistent atheistic vision shaped his philosophical project from its earliest foundations.
Drawing from Derrida's revolutionary understanding of time's nature, Hägglund illuminates how this perspective reshapes our comprehension of identity, ethics, religion, and the possibility of political freedom. The book ventures into fundamental questions about existence itself, examining how we understand life and death, the nature of good and evil, and our relationships with others.
This work goes beyond mere interpretation, actively developing and strengthening Derrida's arguments while pursuing their logical conclusions. Hägglund challenges established readings of Derrida's philosophy, offering fresh insights into how deconstruction operates as both philosophical method and worldview.
For readers seeking to understand how secular thinking can address life's deepest questions, this book provides a rigorous yet accessible pathway into complex philosophical territory. It demonstrates how atheistic perspectives can engage meaningfully with themes of mortality, desire, and human connection while addressing contemporary concerns about power, governance, and democratic possibility.
The result is an intellectually demanding yet rewarding journey through ideas that continue to influence how we think about meaning, purpose, and human flourishing in a secular age.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Philosophie et religion
- ✓ Explore Derrida, jacques, 1930-2004
- ✓ Explore Atheism
- ✓ Explore Déconstruction
- ✓ Explore Zeitlichkeit
- ✓ Explore Athéisme
- ✓ Explore Atheismus
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
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Details
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780804700771
- ISBN-10
- 080470077X
- Pages
- 255
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- B2430.D484 H33 2008
