The Skeptic Disposition

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The book critiques the deconstructionist theories of Jacques Derrida and Paul de Man, highlighting how their skepticism undermines fundamental humanistic values. Goodheart argues that this language-centric view reduces the richness of literature to mere contradictions and subtexts, neglecting its emotional and transformative power. He presents a nuanced objection, suggesting that the focus on the intricacies of language overshadows literature's ability to evoke profound responses in readers. This examination challenges the nihilistic tendencies in contemporary literary criticism.