In my paper, I will illuminate some of the mystery and meaning behind Derrida s esoteric phrase. I must first establish a firm understanding of natural and universal writing, intelligible and non-temporal writing, as these concepts are necessary in understanding the paradox and metaphor. In order to begin the quest towards universal language, I must first examine Derrida s definition of writing. For Derrida, writing envelops more than literal written and spoken signifiers. Derrida writes, One says language for action, movement, thought, reflection, conscious, unconscious, experience, affectivity, ext.
Writing is signification.
Writing envelops the totality of our use of signs whether they are phonetic or nonphonetic. Writing encompasses science, mathematics, art, athletics, and politics. Writing is the method, content, and telos of all expressions. Writing is the essence of expression. Derrida tells us that a grammotology, or science of writing, is impossible given the difficulties such a science would have to overcome.