Derrida Today
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Philosophy and Social Inquiry
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Deconstruction and Interpretation:
The journal focuses on the practice of deconstruction as a method of interpretation, emphasizing its application in literary, philosophical, and cultural texts. - Ethics and Politics in Derridean Thought:
A significant aim is to explore the ethical and political dimensions of Derrida's work, including discussions on justice, law, and hospitality. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary contributions that engage with Derrida's ideas in fields such as literature, philosophy, political theory, and environmental studies. - Historical Contextualization:
There is a consistent focus on situating Derrida's work within historical and contemporary contexts, examining its implications for current philosophical debates. - Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
The journal seeks to connect Derridean philosophy with pressing contemporary issues, including posthumanism, environmental crises, and technological advancements.
Trending and Emerging
- Posthumanism and Animal Studies:
Recent publications increasingly address posthumanism and animal studies, exploring Derrida's thoughts on the human-animal divide and the implications for ethics and politics in the Anthropocene. - Technology and Deconstruction:
There is a growing interest in the intersection of technology and deconstruction, particularly in examining how digital culture and artificial intelligence relate to Derridean concepts. - Environmental Philosophy:
The theme of environmental philosophy is emerging prominently, with discussions on ecological crises framed through a Derridean lens, emphasizing the relevance of deconstruction in addressing sustainability and justice. - Interdisciplinary Dialogues:
The journal is trending towards fostering interdisciplinary dialogues, integrating insights from various fields such as science, psychoanalysis, and political theory, reflecting a broadening scope of engagement with Derrida's work. - Ethics of Care and Responsibility:
A notable trend is the exploration of ethics of care and responsibility, particularly in relation to hospitality and justice, indicating a renewed focus on the ethical dimensions of Derridean thought.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Criticism:
There has been a noticeable decrease in articles focused solely on traditional literary criticism, indicating a shift towards more interdisciplinary and philosophical explorations. - Historical Biographies and Personal Narratives:
Themes centered around biographical accounts of Derrida's life or personal narratives related to his work have become less prominent, suggesting a move away from biographical focus towards theoretical and abstract discussions. - Purely Theoretical Exegesis:
The journal has seen a decline in purely theoretical exegesis of Derrida's texts, with fewer articles dedicated to close readings without contemporary application or relevance.
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