“…I confirm that it is right to say that I am an atheist. I can’t say myself I’m an atheist as a position. I am. I know what I am. I am this and nothing else. And I am identical with myself as an atheist and nothing else. I would never say. This would sound obscene. I wouldn’t say I am an atheist. I wouldn’t say I am a believer either. These statements which I find absolutely ridiculous! I am. I know that I am. Who knows that? Who can affirm and confirm this I am a believer? Who could say I am an atheist?
The belief in God is naive and totally inauthentic. Now, in order to be authentic, the belief in God must be exposed to the absolute doubt…” — Jacques Derrida
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What a confusing guy.
Bryan L
I’m glad someone else also thinks Derrida is ambiguous. That is what happens when you deconstruct everything. You’re ending up deconstructing yourself and your own language:)
That’s the problem with Derrida, he’s never clear. Perhaps because there’s nothing underneath the obscurity? He had some great ideas, but…
Great observations Fche. I have no idea what Derrida said:)