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Roots: structuralism and New Criticism

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from Kant to Saussure. Barthes.

Norris, C. (1982). Roots: structuralism and New Criticism. In Norris, C. Deconstruction: Theory and Practice. Methuen, pp. 1-10

just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary

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an otherwise inchoate mass of competing detail

—p.2 by Christopher Norris
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an otherwise inchoate mass of competing detail

—p.2 by Christopher Norris
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(noun) a philosophical or critical method which asserts that meanings, metaphysical constructs, and hierarchical oppositions (as between key terms in a philosophical or literary work) are always rendered unstable by their dependence on ultimately arbitrary signifiers

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Deconstruction, on the contrary, starts out by rigorously suspending this assumed correspondence between mind, meaning and the concept of method which claims to unite them.

—p.3 by Christopher Norris
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Deconstruction, on the contrary, starts out by rigorously suspending this assumed correspondence between mind, meaning and the concept of method which claims to unite them.

—p.3 by Christopher Norris
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the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation (adj: semiotic)

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It is evident, according to Barthes, that semiology must be such a meta-language

—p.9 by Christopher Norris
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It is evident, according to Barthes, that semiology must be such a meta-language

—p.9 by Christopher Norris
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a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians

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The dialogue-of-one becomes a kind of mocking catechism

—p.11 by Christopher Norris
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The dialogue-of-one becomes a kind of mocking catechism

—p.11 by Christopher Norris
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causing vertigo, especially by being extremely high or steep

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This vertiginous textual movement is resisted by readers who see no connection between the 'structuralist' Barthes and the wayward, dandified discourse of his later writings.

—p.12 by Christopher Norris
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This vertiginous textual movement is resisted by readers who see no connection between the 'structuralist' Barthes and the wayward, dandified discourse of his later writings.

—p.12 by Christopher Norris
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(verb) to cause to resemble a dandy (a man unduly concerned with looking stylish and fashionable, or, dated: an excellent thing of its kind)

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This vertiginous textual movement is resisted by readers who see no connection between the 'structuralist' Barthes and the wayward, dandified discourse of his later writings.

—p.12 by Christopher Norris
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This vertiginous textual movement is resisted by readers who see no connection between the 'structuralist' Barthes and the wayward, dandified discourse of his later writings.

—p.12 by Christopher Norris
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(adjective) requiring immediate aid or action / (adjective) requiring or calling for much; demanding

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some form of 'creative' escape from the exigencies of high-powered theory

—p.12 by Christopher Norris
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some form of 'creative' escape from the exigencies of high-powered theory

—p.12 by Christopher Norris
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(noun) an authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree

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the rigid territorial imperative laid down by orthodox fiat

—p.14 by Christopher Norris
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the rigid territorial imperative laid down by orthodox fiat

—p.14 by Christopher Norris
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the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially the interpretation of biblical texts, wisdom literature, and philosophical texts

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The 'hermeneutic' tradition, on the other hand, takes account of the interpreter's puzzles and perplexities by including them within the terms of a full and generous response.

—p.16 by Christopher Norris
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The 'hermeneutic' tradition, on the other hand, takes account of the interpreter's puzzles and perplexities by including them within the terms of a full and generous response.

—p.16 by Christopher Norris
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