logocentrism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The analysis of literature, focusing on the words and grammar to the exclusion of context or literary merit.
  2. The assumption that language is a fundamental or objective means of referring to reality, or that all thought and perception is ultimately based on language.

Word forms

logocentrism logocentrisms

Etymology

From logo- + -centrism.

Related words

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