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- DictionaryDe·con·struc·tion/ˌdēkənˈstrəkSH(ə)n/
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- 1. 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.
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Deconstruction is a method of analyzing something (such as a work of literature or a theory) to reveal its true significance and instability. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and history of this word from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Deconstruction is a loosely-defined set of approaches to understanding the relationship between text and meaning. The concept of deconstruction was introduced by the philosopher Jacques Derrida, who described it as a turn away from Platonism's ideas of "true" forms and essences which are valued above appearances. [additional citation(s) needed]
Deconstruction is a form of analysis that questions the fundamental oppositions in Western philosophy and literature through a close examination of language and logic. Learn about the origins, methods, and applications of deconstruction, and its challenges to binary and hierarchical thinking.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Deconstruction is a critical approach that challenges the stability and objectivity of language, meaning, and truth by exposing the contradictions and gaps within texts and ideas. Learn how deconstruction works, what it means, and how to apply it to literary analysis with this chapter from Critical Worlds.
Deconstruction is the act of breaking something down into its separate parts in order to understand its meaning, or the detailed examination of a text to show its ambiguity and multiple interpretations. Learn more about deconstruction with examples, synonyms, and related words.
Nov 22, 2006 · Jacques Derrida (1930–2004) was the founder of “deconstruction,” a way of criticizing not only both literary and philosophical texts but also political institutions.
noun. the act or practice of breaking something down into constituent parts: The deconstruction of complex problems into smaller issues can make them easier to tackle.
