"スピヴァクは、西洋が存在しなければそれを再編成することは不可能であると正しく主張している。"
— Jacques Derrida
Simplified Meaning:
Spivak is saying that we cannot change or improve something without understanding what already exists. Think of it like trying to fix a bike. You need to know how the bike works with all its parts to make it better. If you don't know what’s wrong or how the current bike operates, you can’t fix it properly. In history, for example, when countries gained independence, they needed to know the systems left by colonial powers to build their own governments. Simply pushing away the old systems without understanding them wouldn't help in making new, effective ones. Similarly, in personal growth, understanding your strengths and weaknesses can help you improve. Ignoring what you already have or know can make it hard to see where changes are needed.
