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Deconstruction Is In America: The Shocking Truth About Justice, Law, and Politics

Deconstruction Is/In America: A New Sense of the Political

Anselm Haverkamp

In this video, we dive into the groundbreaking book 'Deconstruction Is/In America: A New Sense of the Political,' edited by Anselm Haverkamp. Featuring insights from Jacques Derrida, Judith Butler, Gayatri Spivak, and others, we explore how deconstruction isn't just a French theory—it's a uniquely American experiment in politics and justice. Discover why Derrida claimed that 'justice is undeconstructible,' how hate speech gains power from history, and why the current 'out of joint' times demand a new political sensibility. This isn't your typical academic lecture; it's a mind-bending look at how deconstruction challenges everything you think you know about law, responsibility, and change. Watch to understand why America itself is a deconstruction.