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THE PHILOSOPHY OF GILLES DELEUZE — ALEXIS KARPOUZOS
Gilles Deleuze, a prominent figure in postmodern French philosophy, made significant contributions to various fields, including metaphysics, aesthetics, and literary theory. Gilles Deleuze’s philosophy invites us to embrace creativity, multiplicity, and the perpetual process of becoming. His ideas continue to inspire scholars, artists, and thinkers across disciplines, bridging Western philosophy with Eastern mysticism and inviting us to question established norms
Let’s delve into some key aspects of his philosophy:
Concept Creation: Deleuze conceived of philosophy as the creation of concepts. His writings take the form of precise deductions of these concepts. Unlike traditional philosophical systems, which often seek to establish universal truths, Deleuze’s approach is dynamic and inventive. He engages with thinkers such as the Stoics, Leibniz, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Spinoza, and Bergson, extracting insights and weaving them into his own unique framework.
Gilles Deleuze, a prolific philosopher, believed that philosophy is not merely about analyzing existing ideas but rather about creating new concepts. Let’s explore this fascinating aspect of Deleuze’s thought:
Philosophical Encounters:
