Activity Quote by Jacques Derrida
“A determination or an effect within a system which is no longer that of a presence but of a diffrance, a system that no longer tolerates the opposition of activity and passivity, nor that of cause and effect, or of indetermination and determination, etc., such that in designating consciousness as an effect or a determination, one continues - for strategic reasons that can be more or less lucidly deliberated and systematically calculated - to operate according to the lexicon of that which one is de-limiting.”
About This Quote
The quote describes a shift from passive presence to active determination, where consciousness is treated as a strategic effect rather than a static state.
In simple terms: Consciousness becomes a strategic effect.
Key Takeaway
Embrace active determination over passive existence.
Themes
agency
determinism
philosophy
Mood
analytical
introspective
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- organizational change
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
ontology
strategic thinking
systems theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “diffrance” mean in everyday life?
- How can strategic determination improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Complex language may obscure practical application.
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