According to the passage, Derrida believes that the system of binary opposition
Explanation:
This is directly stated in the passage. The system of binary opposition, or opposites like rational/irrational are not opposites, “rather, they exist, for Derrida, in a series of hierarchical relationships with the first term normally occupying a superior position.” No option other than option 1 merits evaluation if this part of the passage, which is then explained in detail, is clearly understood. Hence, the correct answer is option 1.