PlasticPills - Philosophy & Critical Theory Podcast Derrida: White Mythology (preview)
Jun 25, 2025
Delve into Derrida's critique of metaphysical thinking, where he argues that metaphors are often hidden in philosophy's discourse. Discover the sun's role as a metaphor for truth and reason, challenging traditional understandings. The dialogue navigates Derrida's connections to Heidegger and critiques the evolution of meaning through metaphors. Explore how language transforms experiences into abstract concepts, revealing the complexities and disconnections in philosophical language.
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Hosts On Derrida's Name-Dropping
- The hosts joke that Derrida is a terrible name-dropper and hard for podcast form.
- They admit his dense references frustrate but also make his writing beautiful and poetic.
Language Is Metaphor Through And Through
- Derrida argues philosophical language is metaphorical from top to bottom, collapsing neat concept/metaphor divides.
- This reveals that supposed pure concepts inherit figurative origins and cannot be fully separated from metaphor.
Reading Derrida's Flower Passage
- The hosts read and react to Derrida's florid opening about the flower, admitting confusion and amusement.
- They point out long block quotations in the text and warn listeners about font quirks that blur speakers.
