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Deconstruction and the problem of representation from "summary" of Derrida and Deconstruction by Hugh J. Silverman

"Deconstruction and the problem of representation" refers to the complex relationship between language, meaning, and reality. According to Derrida, representation involves the act of re-presenting something that is absent or not directly present. This process inherently involves a degree of interpretation and mediation, as we can never fully capture the essence of the original object or idea. Derrida challenges the traditional notion of representation as a transparent medium through which meaning is simply conveyed. He argues that language is inherently unstable and that meanings are constantly shifting and evolving. This results in a never-ending process of interpretation and reinterpretation, where the origin...
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    Derrida and Deconstruction

    Hugh J. Silverman

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