Jacques Derrida's concept of différance challenges us to think about language as a system that___________?
Correct answer: C. involves a constant process of deferred meaning.
- A. mirrors our physical evolution as human beings.
- B. prevents us from communicating through writing or speech.
- C. involves a constant process of deferred meaning.
- D. evolved exclusively as a function of our individual psyche.
Explanation
Derrida’s différance suggests that meaning is continually postponed because each sign gains meaning through its difference from other signs. It therefore describes a constant process of deferred meaning.
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