Engage with profound questions of ideology and literary criticism in this essential analysis of the skeptic disposition. Eugene Goodheart critically examines deconstruction, arguing that its focus on linguistic nuance risks overshadowing literature’s power to connect with and transform readers. This insightful critique challenges theories that prioritize textual slipperiness, highlighting the potential erosion of fundamental humanistic values. A vital resource for scholars, students of philosophy, and critical thinkers interested in the impact of deconstruction on modern discourse.