Language as central to deconstruction from "summary" of Derrida and Deconstruction by Hugh J. Silverman
Derrida's deconstruction is fundamentally rooted in the concept of language. Language is not simply a tool for communication or expression, but rather a complex structure that shapes our understanding of the world. Derrida argues that language is the medium through which we make meaning and construct our reality. In deconstruction, language is seen as central because it is the means through which we impose order and hierarchy on the world. Language is not neutral, but is imbued with power dynamics and biases. Words carry with them a history and a set of connotations that shape how we interpret and interact with the world around us. Furtherm...
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