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Deconstruction is a theory of interpretation favored by [[liberal]]s.

Deconstruction is a theory of interpretation favored by [[liberal]]s.

''The term “deconstruction” was coined by [[French]] philosopher Jacques Derrida in the 1960s.'' [http://www.bartleby.com/65/de/deconstr.html] <!-- http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=deconstruction indicates that the word dates from 1973, although that's probably the /English/ word, and perhaps he coined the French version earlier? -->

''The term “deconstruction” was coined by [[French]] philosopher Jacques Derrida in the 1960s.''<ref>''[http://www.bartleby.com/65/de/deconstr.html Deconstruction]'' in The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition.</ref> <!-- http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=deconstruction indicates that the word dates from 1973, although that's probably the /English/ word, and perhaps he coined the French version earlier? -->

Deconstruction is applied not only to [[literature]], but to all of [[reality]]. [[postmodernism|Postmodernists]] claim that reality is constructed by each individual based on their unique ideas, biases, prejudices, etc. Thus, there can be no universal [[truth]] because reality is different for each individual.

Deconstruction is applied not only to [[literature]], but to all of [[reality]]. [[postmodernism|Postmodernists]] claim that reality is constructed by each individual based on their unique ideas, biases, prejudices, etc. Thus, there can be no universal [[truth]] because reality is different for each individual.