"The Verge of Philosophy" is both an exploration of the limits of philosophy and a memorial for John Sallis' longtime friend and interlocutor Jacques Derrida. The centerpiece of the book is an extended examination of three sites in Derrida's thought: his interpretation of Heidegger regarding the privileging of the question; his account of the Platonic figure of the good; and his interpretation of Plato's discourse on the crucial notion of the chora, the originating space of the universe. Sallis' reflections are given added weight - even poignancy - by his discussion of his many public and private philosophical conversations with Derrida over the decades of their friendship. This volume thus simultaneously serves to mourn and remember a friend and to push forward the deeply searching discussions that lay at the very heart of that friendship.

About the Author
John Sallis is the Frederick J. Adelmann Professor of Philosophy at Boston College. He is the author of many books, including, most recently, Transfigurements: On the True Sense of Art, also published by the University of Chicago Press.

Reviews
"All of John Sallis's work is essential, but this book in particular is remarkable.... Sallis shows better than anyone I have ever read what it means to practice philosophy on the verge." - Walter Brogan, Villanova University "Sallis has written a unique work that combines philosophical analysis with a heartfelt reflection on his friendship with Derrida." - Library Journal"



Book Information
ISBN 9780226734309
Author John Sallis
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint University of Chicago Press
Publisher The University of Chicago Press
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 22mm * 15mm * 2mm