What Is Philosophy?
by Gilles DeleuzeSign in to Goodreads to see your friends' reviews of this book.
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Read in December, 2007
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passionate philosophers
this is one of the most profound and passionate works of philosophy i have ever read. D&G's last collaboration, it deals with everything from philosophy to psychology to advertising to 18th century french literature (and a strange fascination with Moby Dick). This book will wreck your world and make your head hurt, but it's irresistibly passionate. It's a revitalizing account of what philosophy (and life) should (and cold) be.
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Read in October, 2000
Two philosophical types from France write about one of their favorite realms of human endeavor. The question has a short answer (the creation of concepts) but their longer answer gives one insight into why someone should even care to ask.
I have to admit, there were parts of this book that had me reeling; hopelessly confused, the best I could do was stumble on and hope that eventually the fog would recede. Because I used to be a terrible drunk this wasn't too difficult to do (or particularly ...more
I have to admit, there were parts of this book that had me reeling; hopelessly confused, the best I could do was stumble on and hope that eventually the fog would recede. Because I used to be a terrible drunk this wasn't too difficult to do (or particularly ...more
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If you want to get a close look at the beating heart of Deleuze and Guatarri's thoughts this is the book. This provides a very dense statement of the way they see everything. If you want to understand any and all other of their books, read this one first.
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you want to create concepts and then address them appropriately. that's what philosophy is for. and everything else worth doing.
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Read in August, 2008
A revelation and a delight, and perfect for reading when I get in bed, since 5-7 pages is enough in one session!
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