Erin's review
Specters of Marx (Routledge Classics)
by Jacques Derrida
Erin's review
Specters of Marx (Routledge Classics) by Jacques Derrida
Erin's review
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My initial review was succinct, and to the untrained ear, somewhat obscene. This book impressed me greatly, and I'd love to hear the lectures from which it was transcribed someday.
It's no secret that Derrida indulges a tendency to ramble. Specters of Marx is full of really interesting ideas about the evolution of Marxist theory from it's conception to the print date of this book. Especially when the author confronts those situations where men have diverged from the spirit of Marxism even while acting under it's name. This idea, the separation between is and says is fun to watch the author peel away at.
I spent most of the book enjoying the manner in which the author peeled away at ideas.
Even when he wanders off from the thread of discussion, the satellite discourses he embarks upon are engaging, witty and observant. You might have to think about things that don't fall under the umbrella of the initial chapter headings. Derrida could never have written for an encyclopedia, b...more
It's no secret that Derrida indulges a tendency to ramble. Specters of Marx is full of really interesting ideas about the evolution of Marxist theory from it's conception to the print date of this book. Especially when the author confronts those situations where men have diverged from the spirit of Marxism even while acting under it's name. This idea, the separation between is and says is fun to watch the author peel away at.
I spent most of the book enjoying the manner in which the author peeled away at ideas.
Even when he wanders off from the thread of discussion, the satellite discourses he embarks upon are engaging, witty and observant. You might have to think about things that don't fall under the umbrella of the initial chapter headings. Derrida could never have written for an encyclopedia, b...more