Deconstructionism

Deconstructionism is a philosophical approach that questions the stability of meaning in language and text. In the context of metaphor theory, it suggests that metaphors shape our understanding by revealing underlying assumptions and contradictions in how we think. Rather than seeing language as a fixed set of meanings, deconstruction shows that meanings are fluid and context-dependent, often leading to multiple interpretations. This approach encourages us to examine the biases and structures in our language, offering a deeper understanding of how metaphors influence perception and thought.