Contrary to what phenomenology- which is always phenomenology of perception- has tried to make us believe, contrary to what our desire cannot fail to be tempted into believing, the thing itself always escapes.
Jacques DerridaAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: french
- Born: July 15, 1930
- Died: October 8, 2004
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