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What Is Philosophy?

By Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari
Series: European Perspectives: A Series in Social Thought and Cultural Criticism
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What Is Philosophy? by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari delves into the nature and purpose of philosophy itself. The authors explore concepts such as the creation of concepts, the role of the philosopher, and the relationship between philosophy, art, and science. This thought-provoking work challenges conventional understandings and encourages readers to consider philosophy as a dynamic, ever-evolving process.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the intersection of philosophy and creativity, as Deleuze and Guattari delve into how philosophy interacts with art and science, challenging conventional definitions and expanding intellectual boundaries. It's ideal for those who appreciate thought-provoking explorations that push the limits of traditional philosophical discourse.

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What Is Philosophy?

Deleuze and Guattari differentiate between philosophy, science, and the arts, seeing each as a means of confronting chaos, and challenge the common view that philosophy is an extension of logic.

Deleuze and Guattari differentiate between philosophy, science, and the arts, seeing each as a means of confronting chaos, and challenge the common view that philosophy is an extension of logic.

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Called by many France's foremost philosopher, Gilles Deleuze is one of the leading thinkers in the Western World. His acclaimed works and celebrated collaborations with Félix Guattari have established him as a seminal figure in the fields of literary criticism and philosophy. The long-awaited publication of What Is Philosophy? in English marks the culmination of Deleuze's career.

Deleuze and Guattari differentiate between philosophy, science, and the arts, seeing them as means of confronting chaos, and challenge the common view that philosophy is an extension of logic. The authors also discuss the similarities and distinctions between creative and philosophical writing. Fresh anecdotes from the history of philosophy illuminate the book, along with engaging discussions of composers, painters, writers, and architects.

A milestone in Deleuze's collaboration with Guattari, What Is Philosophy? brings a new perspective to Deleuze's studies of cinema, painting, and music, while setting a brilliant capstone upon his work.

Series: European Perspectives: A Series in Social Thought and Cultural Criticism

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What Is Philosophy? by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari is praised as a pivotal work that introduces innovative concepts such as deterritorialized Earth and chaotic brains. It engages "friends" of the concept, offering a fresh taste of philosophical exploration. Reviewers find it both a pleasurable and rigorous contribution to philosophy, with one noting its reflection of modern understanding, suggesting our era might be considered Deleuzian.

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ISBN: 9780231079891

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 1996

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia University Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Hugh Tomlinson
  • Translated by Graham Burchell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Pages: 256

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Felix Guattari Félix Guattari Gilles Deleuze Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: European Perspectives: A Series in Social Thought and Cultural Criticism

About the Author

Gilles Deleuze was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris VIII. He died in November 1995. Among his many works are The Logic of Sense, Difference and Repetition, and Nietzche and Philosophy, all published by Columbia University Press. Felix Guattari, a practicing psychoanalyst in Paris until his death in 1992, collaborated with Deleuze on four books, including Anti-Oedipus and A Thousand Plateaus.

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