关键词: 厄科; 德里达; 遗存; 幽灵; 解构主义; 逻各斯; 《变形记》

Abstract: The renowned French philosopher Jacque Derrida has remained in the spotlight of academic discussions for dozens of years even after his death. In fact, his death had initiated lengthy debates over his philosophy and what Derrida had left for the West and the entire human race became a question deserving scrutiny. Jacque Derrida’s deconstructionism endeavors to explore the soil upon which logos grow so as to break the ground of Western thinking. An interesting tale drawn from the classic ancient mythology, the story of Echo and Narcissus in the Roman poet Ovid’s Metamorphosis breaks the binary relationship of asking-answering, pointing to endless possibilities instead of terminating at one destination, which greatly resonates with Derrida’s theory. The two conversing parties are like blind people who speak but have no idea to whom they are speaking. Thus the meaning of discourses is much more flexible and open-ended. The haunting remains of Echo resonate with the Derrida’s attitude towards death and specters as well, which highlights uncertainty. As a philosopher who is fond of mystery, Derrida hates to be buried and forgotten, and above all, identified. Despite all the discussions and disputes upon his funeral, he is not to be talked about and easily understood. He prefers haunting and hopes that his philosophical remains will stay, like a powerful specter, for a haunting history will make futile all the ontological efforts since nothing can be pinned down and tagged. Therefore, the binary systems that Derrida tries so hard in his life to break will finally collapse.

Keywords: Echo; Derrida; remains; specter