ABSTRACT: The dichotomy between moderns and pos-modern’s thinkers bears in Brazil many trouble readings. They were characterized trough of prejudice views. It was happen with the understanding of Jacques Derrida’s thought, that it had been studied only in academic ghettos, in particular, in the literary studies area. Would not have a thinker who constituted its work in intense combat with metaphysic world something to teach for historians? This text approach some concepts created by famous African philosopher. We defend that they can contribute decisively to renewal of historical knowledge.