The book Beyond the Limits of Language Apophasis and Transgression in Contemporary Theoretical Discourse Literary and Cultural Theory, written by [Author's name], offers a profound examination of the role of apophatic discourse in shaping contemporary critical theory. The author delves into the significance of apophasis in the works of prominent thinkers such as Jacques Derrida, Maurice Blanchot, George Bataille, and Michel Foucault, demonstrating how this discourse has influenced their ideas on the nature of language, meaning, and reality. The book begins by exploring the concept of negative theology, which is central to the study of apophasis. The author explains how negative theology, as exemplified in the works of thinkers like Thomas Aquinas and Dionysius the Areopagite, seeks to describe God through negation, emphasizing the limits of human understanding and the ineffable nature of the divine. This approach to theology, the author argues, has had a lasting impact on Western thought and continues to influence contemporary discourse. The author then turns to the work of Jacques Derrida, who developed the idea of apophasis as a transgressive concept that transcends linguistic, historical, and religious contexts. Derrida's notion of apophasis as a "new language" responsive to singularity and alterity is examined in detail, highlighting its relevance to contemporary critical theory. The author shows how Derrida's apophatic discourse challenges traditional notions of language and meaning, opening up new possibilities for thinking and speaking.

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