Actions and Abstractions: Deleuzian Lines of Flight

Deleuzian Encounters: Applied Philosophy in Social Issues


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This deep dive discussed an academic collection, "Deleuzian Encounters: Studies in Contemporary Social Issues," and explores the practical application of Gilles Deleuze's philosophy to various contemporary societal challenges. The book is divided into four parts: "Politics Beyond Identity," which examines how Deleuze's ideas can inform new political thought; "Ethico-Aesthetics," which analyzes art, affect, and sensation in social contexts; "Socio-Spatiality," focusing on the relationship between bodies and spaces; and "Global Schizophrenia," which applies Deleuzian concepts to global movements like migration and alter-globalization. Overall, the volume demonstrates how Deleuze's experimental philosophy can be utilized to address complex social phenomena, offering alternative perspectives on identity, power, and change.


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