“Everyday life would be impossible without metalanguage. But the notion of metalanguage entails a logic of the supplement. There is something ‘maddening’ about the notion: metalanguage is, in short, both necessary and impossible. We cannot do without it, but there is no metalanguage as a discrete language: it is both part of and not part of its so-called object language.”
Quote by Nicholas Royle
Book:Jacques Derrida
Work
Jacques Derrida
Jacques Derrida is renowned for his contributions to postmodern philosophy, particularly his concept of deconstruction. This book compiles his seminal essays and lectures, offering insights into his philosophical approach and its impact on various disciplines. more
Author
You May Also Like
Source: God and Governing: Reflections on Ethics, Virtue, and Statesmanship
“Bad logic was an early warning sign for prejudice.”
Source: The Language of Thieves: My Family's Obsession with a Secret Code the Nazis Tried to Eliminate
Source: Anathem
Source: Making Waves
“Unfortunately, fools think that shouting makes their arguments convincing, or more convincing.”
Source: Extra Scientiam Nulla Salus: How Science Undermines Reason
Source: "Darling, it's not only about sex"
Source: Supermarket
