Major Works:
* Of Grammatology (1967): This is considered Derrida's most important and influential work. It critiques the traditional understanding of language and writing, arguing that they are not simply representations of an underlying reality, but rather actively construct it.
* Writing and Difference (1967): Expands upon the ideas presented in "Of Grammatology" and introduces concepts like "différance" (a play on "difference"), which emphasizes the instability and indeterminacy of meaning.
* Speech and Phenomena (1967): This work is a detailed analysis of Edmund Husserl's phenomenology, arguing that his system ultimately relies on a suppressed "phonocentrism" (privileging spoken language over writing).
* Margins of Philosophy (1972): A collection of essays that further explore Derrida's ideas on deconstruction, language, and philosophy.
* Dissemination (1981): A complex and highly influential work that explores the themes of textuality, meaning, and the nature of the literary.
* The Gift of Death (1992): Examines the relationship between gift-giving, death, and the ethics of hospitality.
Other Key Works:
* Positions (1981): A collection of interviews and essays that offer insights into Derrida's thought.
* Limited Inc. (1988): A collaborative work with Geoffrey Bennington, exploring the limits of language and interpretation.
* Specters of Marx (1994): A major work that engages with Marxism, deconstruction, and the politics of globalization.
* Politics of Friendship (1997): Examines the complexities of friendship and its relationship to justice and politics.
This is just a selection of Derrida's vast and diverse body of work. He wrote extensively on a wide range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, politics, ethics, psychoanalysis, and art. His writings are characterized by their complexity, linguistic playfulness, and their challenge to traditional ways of thinking.
If you're interested in learning more about Derrida's work, I recommend exploring resources like the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and the website of the Jacques Derrida Foundation.