deconstruction (philosophy)
E160885
critical method
literary theory
philosophical approach
philosophical movement
poststructuralist theory
Deconstruction (philosophy) is a critical approach, chiefly associated with Jacques Derrida, that interrogates and destabilizes the assumptions, binary oppositions, and apparent coherence within texts and concepts.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Deconstruction | 1 |
| deconstruction | 1 |
| deconstruction (philosophy) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1400622 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: deconstruction (philosophy) Context triple: [Deconstructivism, influencedBy, deconstruction (philosophy)]
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structuralism
Structuralism is an early school of psychology that sought to analyze the mind by breaking conscious experience down into its basic elements through systematic introspection.
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B.
Deconstructivism
Deconstructivism is an architectural movement characterized by fragmented forms, non-linear processes of design, and a sense of controlled chaos that challenges traditional notions of harmony and structure.
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analytic philosophy
Analytic philosophy is a 20th-century philosophical tradition, strongly associated with figures like Bertrand Russell, that emphasizes logical analysis, clarity of language, and rigorous argumentation in addressing philosophical problems.
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On Interpretation
On Interpretation is a foundational philosophical treatise by Aristotle that examines language, meaning, and the logical structure of propositions, laying groundwork for later logic and semantics.
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Analysis and Metaphysics
Analysis and Metaphysics is a philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that offers a systematic introduction to central issues in analytic metaphysics, including concepts such as individuals, identity, and the structure of reality.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: deconstruction (philosophy) Target entity description: Deconstruction (philosophy) is a critical approach, chiefly associated with Jacques Derrida, that interrogates and destabilizes the assumptions, binary oppositions, and apparent coherence within texts and concepts.
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A.
structuralism
Structuralism is an early school of psychology that sought to analyze the mind by breaking conscious experience down into its basic elements through systematic introspection.
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B.
Deconstructivism
Deconstructivism is an architectural movement characterized by fragmented forms, non-linear processes of design, and a sense of controlled chaos that challenges traditional notions of harmony and structure.
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C.
analytic philosophy
Analytic philosophy is a 20th-century philosophical tradition, strongly associated with figures like Bertrand Russell, that emphasizes logical analysis, clarity of language, and rigorous argumentation in addressing philosophical problems.
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D.
On Interpretation
On Interpretation is a foundational philosophical treatise by Aristotle that examines language, meaning, and the logical structure of propositions, laying groundwork for later logic and semantics.
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E.
Analysis and Metaphysics
Analysis and Metaphysics is a philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that offers a systematic introduction to central issues in analytic metaphysics, including concepts such as individuals, identity, and the structure of reality.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
critical method
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literary theory ⓘ philosophical approach ⓘ philosophical movement ⓘ poststructuralist theory ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
destabilize binary oppositions
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expose internal contradictions ⓘ interrogate assumptions ⓘ show instability of meaning ⓘ |
| analyzes |
concepts
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texts ⓘ |
| appliedIn |
cultural studies
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feminist theory ⓘ legal theory ⓘ literary studies ⓘ philosophy of language ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Jacques Derrida ⓘ |
| claims |
language is inherently differential
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meaning is context-dependent ⓘ meaning is never fully present ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
binary opposition
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différance ⓘ iterability ⓘ supplement ⓘ textuality ⓘ trace ⓘ undecidability ⓘ |
| criticizedFor |
nihilism
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obscurity ⓘ relativism ⓘ |
| developedIn | 20th century ⓘ |
| field |
critical theory
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literary criticism ⓘ philosophy ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Edmund Husserl
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Ferdinand de Saussure ⓘ Friedrich Nietzsche ⓘ Martin Heidegger ⓘ Sigmund Freud ⓘ phenomenology ⓘ psychoanalysis ⓘ structuralism ⓘ |
| keyTextByMainProponent |
Dissemination
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Of Grammatology ⓘ Writing and Difference ⓘ |
| mainProponent | Jacques Derrida ⓘ |
| methodInvolves |
attention to marginal elements of texts
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close reading ⓘ reversal of hierarchies in binary oppositions ⓘ showing dependence of privileged terms on subordinated terms ⓘ |
| originatedIn | France ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
hermeneutics
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postmodern philosophy ⓘ poststructuralism ⓘ semiotics ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: deconstruction (philosophy) Description of subject: Deconstruction (philosophy) is a critical approach, chiefly associated with Jacques Derrida, that interrogates and destabilizes the assumptions, binary oppositions, and apparent coherence within texts and concepts.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: deconstruction (philosophy)
subject linked to:
Jean Derrida
linked to: deconstruction (philosophy)