Learning To Live Finally: The Last Interview

They revisited his life's work and his impending death in a long, surprisingly accessible, and moving final interview.

The Derrida found in this interview is open and engaging, reflecting on a long career challenging important tenets of European philosophy from Plato and Marx. The contemporary meaning of Derrida's work is also examined, including a discussion of his many political activities. The discussion also turns to the realities of Derrida's imminent death - including life with a fatal cancer. The interview stands as a touching final look at a long and distinguished career.