

Derrida to Literature
May 15, 2023
This podcast explores Professor Kozlowski's interpretation of Derrida's 'This Strange Institution Called Literature' and examines the validity of different acts of interpretation. It discusses Derrida's impact on literature, the misinterpretation of deconstruction, and the ethical implications of meaning in literature. The podcast also explores the Bible's views on slavery, women, and homosexuality, delves into the boundaries of interpretation, and questions the concept of saying everything in literature. Lastly, it tackles Derrida's perspective on literature, the ethical dimension of storytelling, and a discussion about John Gardener's 'On Moral Fiction'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Derry Don's Impact on Literature and Misinterpretation of Deconstruction
03:17 • 23min
The Ethical Implications of Meaning in Literature
26:14 • 15min
Exploring the Bible's Views on Slavery, Women, and Homosexuality
41:10 • 2min
Interpretation and Meaning in Texts
43:07 • 9min
Exploring Paradoxes and Autobiographical Elements in Philosophy
52:34 • 2min
Saying Everything in Literature
54:37 • 26min
Derrida's Perspective on Literature: Challenging Conventions and Examining Paradoxes
01:20:12 • 25min
The Ethical Dimension of Literature and Jacques Derrida's Perspective
01:44:54 • 6min
Discussion about John Gardener's 'On Moral Fiction'
01:51:13 • 3min