Deconstructionism

Deconstructionism​

By Aidan O

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Overview

​Developing a general understanding of what Deconstructionism​ is

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• Contradiction

• ​Ambiguity

• Variety​

• ​Uncertainty

• Questions​

​Causes

What is Deconstructionism?​

Deconstruction - a method of critical analysis of philosophical and literary language which emphasizes the internal workings of language and conceptual systems, the relational quality of meaning, and the assumptions implicit in forms of expression.​

• Believes that Western thought has been logocentric - central truth is knowable and entire

• Wants to challenge this ideal and convince critics that there are always questions to be asked

​Ideology

What is Deconstructionism?​

Deconstruction - a method of critical analysis of philosophical and literary language which emphasizes the internal workings of language and conceptual systems, the relational quality of meaning, and the assumptions implicit in forms of expression.​