Limits of language and meaning from "summary" of Derrida and Deconstruction by Hugh J. Silverman
The idea that language and meaning have inherent limits is a central theme in Derrida's philosophy. According to Derrida, language is essentially unstable and always subject to interpretation. This means that any attempt to pin down a fixed meaning in language is ultimately futile. Derrida argues that language is a system of differences, where words gain their meaning in relation to other words. This leads to a chain of signification that is constantly shifting and evolving. As a result, there can never be a definitive or fixed meaning to any text or utterance. Derrida's concept of deconstruction ...
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