Between Deleuze and Foucault

Between Deleuze and Foucault explores the complex intellectual relationship between philosophers Gilles Deleuze and Michel Foucault. The book compiles essays and analyses from leading scholars who examine the convergences and divergences in their work, using previously unpublished materials and correspondence. The text focuses on key areas where Deleuze and Foucault's ideas intersect, including their theories on power, resistance, desire, and social control. Through close readings of their major works and collaborative projects, the contributors trace the evolution of their philosophical exchange and mutual influence. The collection includes translations of rare interviews and letters between the two thinkers, providing direct insight into their dialogue and intellectual partnership. These primary sources are contextualized within broader discussions of post-structuralism and 20th century French philosophy. This volume reveals the ongoing relevance of Deleuze and Foucault's ideas to contemporary discussions of politics, ethics, and social theory. Their collaborative work continues to influence modern interpretations of power structures, institutional critique, and theories of resistance.

Readers note this academic text fills an important gap in analyzing the complex relationship between Deleuze and Foucault's work. Several reviewers highlight the book's balanced examination of both their collaborative period and later theoretical divergences. What readers liked: - Clear explanations of difficult philosophical concepts - Strong chapter on the role of desire and pleasure - Inclusion of previously untranslated material - Helpful for graduate-level research What readers disliked: - Dense academic language makes it less accessible to general readers - Some chapters feel repetitive - Cost of hardcover edition ($120+) - Limited coverage of certain key topics like biopower Ratings: Goodreads: 4.14/5 (7 ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (2 ratings) One academic reviewer on PhilPapers called it "meticulously researched but occasionally too narrowly focused." A graduate student on Goodreads noted it was "invaluable for understanding how these thinkers both aligned and departed in their analysis of power relations."

The Government of Self and Others by Michel Foucault Foucault's lectures at the Collège de France examine the intersections of power, knowledge, and subjectivity through the lens of ancient Greek philosophy and modern governmentality.

Gilles Deleuze: An Introduction by Todd May This text maps the fundamental concepts of Deleuze's philosophy through their historical development and connections to contemporary political thought.

Power: Essential Works of Foucault by Michel Foucault The collection presents Foucault's core writings on power relations, disciplinary structures, and social control mechanisms across institutions and societies.

A Thousand Years of Nonlinear History by Manuel DeLanda The book applies Deleuzian philosophy to historical analysis through the examination of linguistic, biological, and economic flows across human civilization.

The Marx Through Post-Structuralism by Simon Choat This work explores the connections between Marx's theories and post-structuralist thinkers including Deleuze, Foucault, and Derrida through their shared critique of capitalism and power structures.

📚 While Deleuze and Foucault were close friends and collaborators in the 1960s and early 1970s, they had a significant falling out over their differing views on power and desire, which led to the end of their friendship in 1977. 🎓 The book includes previously untranslated essays and interviews that shed new light on the complex intellectual relationship between these two influential French philosophers. 🔄 Both philosophers significantly influenced each other's work - Foucault's concept of "dispositif" (apparatus) was partly developed through his discussions with Deleuze, while Deleuze's ideas about "multiplicity" were shaped by Foucault's historical methods. 📖 This is the first English-language book dedicated exclusively to examining the philosophical relationship between Deleuze and Foucault, filling a notable gap in contemporary philosophical literature. 🗣️ The book reveals how their famous 1972 dialogue "Intellectuals and Power" represented a crucial turning point in their relationship, marking both the peak of their collaboration and the beginning of their theoretical divergence.