...believe philosophy still matters
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Issues relating to the importance of philosophy in modern society and specifically in modern political society are examined from the point of view that the adoption of a philosophical attitude allows for the recognition of the layers of meaning and implication in an argument and how an argument is made and that this recognition is critical to the maintenance if a rational democracy.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2003
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The spirit of France's great revolutionary lives on
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The professor of philosophy at Cambridge Universe analyses the influence of Derrida. It is argued that while Derrida may deserves a degree for credit for trying to be scrupulous in his work, the level to which he succeeded is open to question.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2004
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Man with a mission impossible
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An analysis of the work of Derrida and his influence. It is contended that Derrida's refusal to simplify or take short cuts enabled him to cast a fresh eye on familiar issues.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2004
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