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54: Deconstruction and Jacques Derrida: ...

Dr. Vishwanath Bite
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This episode offers an in-depth examination of Jacques Derrida's deconstruction, delving into its methodological and philosophical foundations. The core principles of deconstruction are explained through Derrida's critiques of logocentrism—the prioritisation of speech and presence over writing—and the hierarchical binary oppositions embedded in Western metaphysics. The episode also details deconstruction's intellectual lineage, particularly its relationship with the work of Nietzsche, Husserl, and Heidegger. It introduces Derrida's neologism, "differance," which accounts for both temporal deferral and spatial difference in meaning. Furthermore, the episode covers practical applications and critiques of deconstruction, including its engagement with feminist theory and its confrontation with traditional logical and semantic theories.

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