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Definition of Deconstructionism
1. Noun. A philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning.
Category relationships: Philosophy, Literature
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Deconstruct
Definition of Deconstructionism
1. Noun. The belief in, or application of, deconstruction. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deconstructionism
Literary usage of Deconstructionism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Knowledge Shared: Participatory Evaluation in Development Cooperation by Edward T. Jackson, Yusuf Kassam (1998)
"Epistemological Issues Macro-Level Deconstructionism Epistemology is the study
of how knowledge is produced. At the macro level, that is, at the level of ..."
2. Strategic Transformation and Naval Power in the 21st Century by Pelham G. Boyer, Robert S. Wood (1998)
"This revolution is centered upon the academic theories of deconstructionism and
postmodernism and the ideologies of multicul- turalism and feminism. ..."
3. Crossover: Architecture, Urbanism, Technology by Ad Graafland, Leslie Jaye Kavanaugh, George Baird (2006)
"The argument presents us with yet another opportunity to question the status and
usefulness of deconstructionism, critical theory, and our ideas about ..."
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