Assertion (A): Poststructuralism is unthinkable without structuralism. Reason (R): Poststructuralism retains the humanism of structuralism and agrees that language is not central to understanding ourselves and the world.

1. ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. BBoth A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. CA is correct but R is not correct
4. DA is not correct but R is correct

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Correct answer: C. A is correct but R is not correct

Explanation

Poststructuralism grows out of structuralism, radicalising Saussure's view of the sign. But it attacks humanism and the centred subject, and it makes language even more central. R inverts both points.