Editor's Note.

The special issue of the Oxford Literary Review commemorates the twentieth anniversary of Jacques Derrida's passing by exploring the evolving understanding of 'world' since his death. The issue features Derrida's unpublished reflections on the notion of 'world', as well as essays by scholars examining topics such as the politics of light, acosmology, and pain. The issue sheds light on Derrida's influence on diverse fields and highlights the ongoing relevance of his work in shaping contemporary philosophical discourse. [Extracted from the article]