From: Scott R (jse885@spinn.net)
Date: Fri Jan 24 2003 - 14:57:59 GMT
Platt,
Platt said:
> I don't understand what you mean by the "instinctive sense demands
> deconstruction as does SOM." The term "deconstruction" is a
> postmodernist term whereby statements are examined to reveal their
> underlying power base, usually attributed to Fascist white European
> males.
I somehow doubt that Nagarjuna's deconstructive efforts were to expose a
power base, Fascist white European male or otherwise. Nor are Derrida's.
Foucault's might be so characterized, and there are no doubt a lot of idiot
academics who follow along. But I really have to wonder where you get your
information on post-modernism and deconstruction, that prompts you to make
such blanket characterizations.
As mentioned before, I see deconstruction as a salvific tool (in the
religious sense). And as before I recommend Robert Magliola's book "Derrida
on the Mend".
- Scott
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