Deconstruction as a practice from "summary" of Derrida and Deconstruction by Hugh J. Silverman
"Deconstruction as a practice" is a complex concept that requires a deep understanding of the work of Jacques Derrida. Derrida's deconstructive approach challenges traditional binaries and hierarchies by examining the underlying assumptions and contradictions within a text or discourse. One of the key aspects of deconstruction as a practice is the idea of "differance," which refers to the inherent instability and indeterminacy of language. Derrida argues that meaning is constantly deferred and never fully present, leading to a play of signifiers that disrupts the notion of a fixed, stable truth. Through deconstruction, Derrida seeks to reveal the ways in which texts and discourses privilege certain meanings over others, often at the expense of marginalized voices or alternative interpretations. By exposing these hidden biases a...
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