Jacques Derrida - The Time of the King

Given Time: I. Counterfeit Money is a philosophical exploration of the concept of the gift, delving into its complexities and paradoxes through deconstruction.

"Studies on Hysteria," co-authored by Sigmund Freud and Josef Breuer, is a landmark text in the history of psychoanalysis. It details the case of Anna O., a pivotal figure in the development of psychoanalytic theory. The book explores the connection between psychological trauma and physical symptoms, introducing the concept of the "talking cure. " Its emphasis on the importance of uncovering repressed memories and the role of suggestion in treatment significantly influenced the field of psychotherapy. The book's insights into the nature of hysteria and the power of the unconscious mind remain influential today.

In *Of Grammatology*, Jacques Derrida critiques traditional Western philosophy by challenging the binary oppositions and logocentrism that underpin it. He argues that these oppositions, such as speech vs. writing, are not fixed but interdependent and can be deconstructed. Derrida uses the works of Rousseau and Lévi-Strauss to illustrate his points and proposes a new science of writing, or grammatology, which seeks to understand the complex play of signs and meanings. The book is a seminal work in deconstruction and has had a significant impact on contemporary philosophy, literary theory, and intellectual history.

In 'Anti-Oedipus,' Deleuze and Guattari critique the Freudian/Lacanian psychoanalytic model of the ego, particularly the Oedipus complex. They argue that human desire is not rooted in familial relationships but in broader socio-political contexts. The book introduces the concept of 'schizoanalysis,' a method aimed at freeing desire from capitalist and familial repression. It delves into the relationship between capitalism and schizophrenia, suggesting that capitalism exploits and commodifies desires rather than repressing them. The authors propose a radical analysis that synthesizes political economy and psychology, introducing concepts such as desiring-machines, deterritorialization, and the body-without-organs.