Change Quote by Jacques Derrida
““It goes without saying that these effects do not suffice to annul the necessity for a “change of terrain.” It also goes without saying that the choice between these two forms of deconstruction cannot be simple and unique. A new writing must weave and interlace these two motifs of deconstruction. Which amounts to saying that one must speak several languages and produce several texts at once. I would like to point out especially that the style of the first deconstruction is mostly that of the Heideggerian questions, and the other is mostly the one which dominates France today. I am purposely speaking in terms of a dominant style: because there are also breaks and changes of terrain in texts of the Heideggerian type; because the “change of terrain” is far from upsetting the entire French landscape to which I am referring; because what we need, perhaps, as Nietzsche said, is a change of “style”; and if there is style, Nietzsche reminded us, it must be plural.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Of the Name” (1962) or similar deconstructionist work
The author argues that deconstruction must combine multiple styles and languages, reflecting both Heideggerian and contemporary French approaches, and that pluralistic style is essential.
In simple terms: Deconstruction needs multiple styles and languages.
Key Takeaway
Embrace pluralistic approaches in analysis.
Themes
philosophy
literary theory
pluralism
style
language
Mood
intellectual
analytical
Type
theoretical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- critical essays
- theoretical seminars
- interdisciplinary research
Key Concepts
deconstruction
Heideggerianism
French theory
Nietzschean style
Questions to Reflect On
- How can multiple styles be integrated without confusion?
- What benefits arise from pluralistic analysis?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may hinder clear communication for some audiences.
