Thinking Activity: Derrida and Deconstruction
This blog is part of thinking activity :Derrida and Deconstruction. Let's discuss it. Teacher's Blog Click Here 1. Deconstruction: Can We Truly Define Anything? | Derrida Explained Is it possible to truly define anything? According to Jacques Derrida , the answer is far more complex than a simple yes or no. In this video, we explore the core of Deconstruction —a philosophical and literary approach that doesn’t aim to destroy meaning, but rather to question the foundations of how we define and understand anything at all. Contrary to popular belief, Derrida insists that deconstruction is not a destructive activity . As he clarified in his' Letter to a Japanese Friend' (10 July, 1983), the term in French may imply annihilation, but for him, deconstruction is an inquiry into the foundations —a deep examination of how concepts are built on binary oppositions (like presence/absence, reason/emotion). We also touch on his famous term “différance” , a French word that c...