And I quote:
“Derrida claims that ‘différence governs nothing, reigns over nothing, and nowhere exercises any authority. It is not announced by any capital letter. Not only is there no kingdom of différence, but différence instigates the the subversion of every kingdom.’ Différence for Derrida manifests nothing, not even nothing, nor the not nothing. It cannot instantiate the principle of the goodness of being as such, because the trace of différence is for Derrida a first principle that is different from any principle, including itself, the principle that is no principle. Différence is ‘that which not only could never be appropriate in the as such of its name or its appearing, but also that which threatens the authority of the as such in general.'”
Yup, I’m screwed. Thankfully, I’m picking up this book tonight (thanks to Reno‘s suggestion) and hopefully it will help.