Writers Philosophers Quote by Benoît Peeters
““The review L’Arc, meanwhile, wished to devote a complete issue to Derrida. Catherine Clément submitted a list of contributors in which there were more writers than philosophers in the traditional sense: Hélène Cixous, François Laruelle, Claude Ollier, Roger Laporte, Edmond Jabès, and so on.””
About This Quote
The passage notes that a journal issue intended for Derrida featured many contributors who were more literary writers than traditional philosophers.
In simple terms: A philosophy journal included many literary contributors.
Key Takeaway
Interdisciplinary collaboration can blur disciplinary boundaries.
Themes
interdisciplinary
philosophy
literature
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
academic
interdisciplinary
When to use this quote
- journal editing
- conference planning
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
academic publishing
intellectual history
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from mixing literary writers with philosophers?
- How can such collaborations be balanced?
A Different Perspective
The statement may overgeneralize the contributors' backgrounds.
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