Derrida: A French Deconstructionist Philosopher

Jacques Derrida was a French deconstructionist philosopher known for provoking people. He believed that there is nothing outside the text, meaning that without words, things don't exist. He also asserted that every statement is a lie, as words have different meanings based on historical and cultural contexts. This challenges how we understand the world and communicate with others.

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