Re: Cynical view of Decon!

Mark says -
I'm not saying we shouldn't read, for Pete's sake! Literature is a wonderful
inspiration for everything! I'm just saying that a _particular_ theory of
_criticism_ may not hold all (or any of) the answers.

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Now then, that depends on what the questions are doesn't it.?

I tend to agree that most of what is written about deconstruction is
noncsense, especially what appears in the popular press. But, that doesn't
mean that one should not read Derrida. He is a wonderful writer and
comes through translation, especially that of John Leavey with outstanding
presence. His work is a "joy" to read.

I do find people who aproach "deconstruction" as a religion to be just
as foolish as the nutty tv christians. But, there are nuts everywhere
That doesn't mean that you should reject the underlying ideas, simply
because some of its proponents are screwballs.

- Ray
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