Deconstruction: A Simplified Study

Abstract

One of the main ideas of postmodernism is deconstruction. The process of thoroughly dissecting and exposing the presumptions, decisions, and values that underpin social structures and philosophical concepts is known as deconstruction. These days, deconstruction is especially popular in the English-speaking world when combined with analytical philosophy. Jacques Derrida is undoubtedly one of the most enigmatic, divisive, and influential figures in Western intellectual history. Derrida’s writing style is whimsical, meandering, and at times cryptic, as he is preoccupied with dealing with the work of language. He makes his points clear demonstrating a level of self-reflexivity. Derrida’s work was labelled post-structuralism and is also associated with postmodern philosophy. Derrida's theories on deconstruction were influenced by the work of linguists such as Ferdinand de Saussure and literary theorists such as Roland Barthes. Jacques Derrida's observations are cited in discussions of ontology, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, hermeneutics, and philosophy of language. This paper unpacks the complex concept of deconstruction, presenting it in a lucid and engaging manner.