Deconstruction and the decentering of the subject from "summary" of Derrida and Deconstruction by Hugh J. Silverman
Derrida's concept of deconstruction involves a critical analysis of the fundamental assumptions underlying Western philosophy. One key aspect of deconstruction is the decentering of the subject, which challenges the notion of a fixed, unified self. Instead of viewing the self as a stable and coherent entity, deconstruction reveals the fragmented and unstable nature of identity. By decentering the subject, Derrida calls into question traditional notions of presence, truth, and meaning. He argues that language is inherently unstable and that meaning is always deferred, never fully present or stable. This challenges the idea that there is a fixed reality that can be accurately represented through language. Through the proces...
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