Category: Jacques Derrida

Jacque Derridas Deconstruction Theory Deconstruction theory, derived from the works of philosopher Jacques Derrida, is a theory of literary analysis that opposes the assumptions of structuralism. Its primary purpose is to discern the relationship between text and meaning. In performing this task, deconstruction theory is critical of the structuralist ideas of logocentrism and binary oppositions…

Deconstruction Theory: Its Importance in Law Commonly known as inversion of hierarchy theory, this theory was put forward by Jacques Derrida which gave rise to a seismic shift in critical thought. Jacques Derrida introduced the concept of deconstruction in his book Of Grammatology, published in France in 1967 and translated into English in 1976. Deconstruction…

Jacque Derridas Deconstruction Theory Deconstruction theory, derived from the works of philosopher Jacques Derrida, is a theory of literary analysis that opposes the assumptions of structuralism. Its primary purpose is to discern the relationship between text and meaning. In performing this task, deconstruction theory is critical of the structuralist ideas of logocentrism and binary oppositions…

Deconstruction Theory: Its Importance in Law Commonly known as inversion of hierarchy theory, this theory was put forward by Jacques Derrida which gave rise to a seismic shift in critical thought. Jacques Derrida introduced the concept of deconstruction in his book Of Grammatology, published in France in 1967 and translated into English in 1976. Deconstruction…

Involvement of Jacques Derrida in Disagreements with Prominent Philosophers: Critical Analysis Derrida was involved in a number of high-profile disagreements with prominent philosophers, including Michel Foucault, John Searle, Willard Van Orman Quine, Peter Kreeft, and Jürgen Habermas. Most of the criticism of deconstruction were first articulated by these philosophers then repeated elsewhere. John Searle In…

Reflective Essay on Ideas of Bourdieu, Foucault, and Derrida Concerning Power Introduction The reflexive game of cultural production invites lawyers and the common hero to use tactics to influence and disrupt the competition to control meaning which underpins the force of law. Legal professionals and ordinary people can interrupt the reflexive structure of the game…

Critical Overview of Jacques Derrida’s Philosophical Ideas Derrida stemmed from Heidegger’s pattern of deleting words after the word has written Beings, (Being) and let both deletion and stand because the word was insufficient but required. Heidegger likewise believed in the difference in the system of language Unlike Heidegger, Derrida discovers the much deeper concept of…

Critical Analysis of Jacques Derrida’s Essay Derrida begins his text with a reference to a recent event in the history of the concept of structure, but immediately retreats to question the use of the word event. He is concerned that the word event is too loaded with meaning. This is a problem because the function…

Modernism and Post-modernism in Ideas of Jacques Derrida Introduction to Jacques Derrida In recent French intellectual history, Jacques Derrida was among the most popular, controversial but also knowledgeable figures. He pioneered a way of philosophy to which he called Deconstruction, that radically changed our comprehension of several academic disciplines, particularly literary studies. Derrida was born…