Book launch: Derrida, Deconstruction and Political Theory

Familiar critiques of Jacques Derrida and deconstruction as relativist and apolitical are misconceived. Deconstruction is a distinctive way to practice political theory and a critical approach to contemporary politics and society. contrasts deconstruction with other approaches to political theory, including analytic philosophy, critical theory, liberalism, deliberative democracy and biopolitical approaches. Developing the argument around political concepts such as rights, justice, sovereignty, democracy and populism, Lasse Thomassen combines the deconstructive readings of these political concepts with extensive engagements with contemporary political phenomena such as 9-11, Covid-19, Donald Trump and post-truth.

Lasse Thomassen is joined by Jason Glynos (University of Essex), Agnes Czajka (Open University) and Engin Isin (Queen Mary University of London) as discussants. Chair: Kimberly Hutchings (Queen Mary University of London)

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