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critical political theory
deconstruction theory
Derrida
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ethics and memory
Habermas
Hauntology
hauntology studies
language
political critique
Political Philosophy
Poststructuralism
psychoanalysis
psychoanalytic critique
spectrality in philosophy

Product details

  • ISBN 9781041206590
  • Weight: 740g
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
  • Publication Date: 22 Jan 2026
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Description

This book presents critical essays examining the intersection of philosophy, language, and politics in poststructuralist thought. The collection explores Jacques Derrida's philosophical legacy alongside contributions from leading scholars analyzing deconstruction, psychoanalysis, and political theory. Essays examine key thinkers including Foucault, Agamben, Blanchot, and Habermas, addressing themes of ethics, memory, and political critique. The subject matter of this book also includes:

  • Examination of poststructuralist philosophy and its political implications in contemporary thought
  • Critical analysis of Jacques Derrida's philosophical legacy and its influence on political theory
  • Scholarly exploration of the relationship between language, deconstruction, and political critique
  • In-depth study of key poststructuralist thinkers including Derrida, Foucault, Agamben, and Blanchot
  • Interdisciplinary approach connecting philosophy, psychoanalysis, and political theory

The book investigates concepts of hauntology, spectrality, and the politics of language while offering contemporary perspectives on poststructuralist philosophy and its relevance to current political discourse.

This title has been co-published with Aakar Books. T&F does not sell or distrubute the print versions in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, and Maldives.
About

Franson Manjali serves as Professor of Linguistics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. His latest publications include Labyrinths of Language – Philosophical and Cultural Investigations. He has translated several scholarly texts from the French into English, notably Jean-Luc Nancy’s Philosophical Chronicles.

Marc Crépon is Director of Research with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France. He is also currently serving as Chair, Department of Philosophy at École normale supérieure (Paris).