Deconstruction by Derrida
This blog is inspired by a thought-provoking activity assigned by Dr. Dilip Barad. Click Here Understanding Deconstruction: A Video-Wise Exploration of Derrida’s Philosophy The term deconstruction can sound intimidating at first. Coined by Jacques Derrida, this concept reshaped modern philosophy and literary theory. But what does it really mean? Why is it so hard to define? How is it connected with Heidegger and language? Video 1: What Is Deconstruction and Why Is It So Hard to Define? This video introduces the basics of deconstruction and tries to answer three important questions: Why is it difficult to define deconstruction? Is it a negative term? Can deconstruction happen on its own? Derrida was famously reluctant to define deconstruction. He believed that just like many other philosophical or literary terms, deconstruction cannot be fully, finally, or firmly defined. In fact, he questioned whether anything could ever be completely def...