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What is Deconstruction? | Jacques Derrida | Keyword

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Derrida on the Distinction Between Nature and Culture

Derrida says, is there a distinction between nature and culture? So he delves into the kind of anthropological research. Derrida looks into the text of Levi Strauss who identifies that the prohibition of incest was something that emerged as a means to move into culture or it catalyzed that movement. For a more developed discussion of that, check out the episode I did on Structure, Sign, and Play where he develops a lot more.

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