To forgive, with regard to derrida

From a specific circumstance of enunciation, the article explores Derrida’s relationship with literature and with poetry, in particular. Derrida distances himself from the internal divisions and hierarchies of thought about genres. On the other hand, we can see differences in the treatment of these discourses, which allows us to conclude that the division of genres is both denied and reaffirmed at the same time. Derrida values the dialogue with poetic works, but avoids the mundane and “disciplinary” content associated with poetry - the para-textual elements that would open the possibility of thinking a passage to meaning.

Keywords:
Jacques Derrida; Literature and philosophy; Poetry