Deleuze: The Clamor of Being

Alain Badiou presents a critical examination of Gilles Deleuze's philosophical work in this compact yet dense volume. The text represents Badiou's interpretation of Deleuze's core concepts and methodologies through sustained analysis of his major writings. The book centers on key elements of Deleuze's thought, including his theories of multiplicity, virtuality, and the event. Badiou systematically works through these concepts while mapping their relationships and tracking their development across Deleuze's career. Badiou approaches Deleuze's philosophy as both colleague and opponent, drawing from their personal interactions and correspondence. His analysis challenges common interpretations of Deleuze as a thinker of pure multiplicity. The work stands as a crucial text for understanding the tensions and connections between two major figures of contemporary French philosophy. Through his critique, Badiou illuminates fundamental questions about being, truth, and the nature of philosophical thought itself.

Readers note this is a challenging but illuminating critique of Deleuze's philosophy. Many appreciate Badiou's detailed analysis and clear writing style, with several mentioning it helped them better understand both philosophers' positions. Likes: - Clear breakdown of key Deleuzian concepts - Strong argumentative structure - Useful for understanding the Deleuze-Badiou relationship Dislikes: - Some find Badiou's interpretation of Deleuze reductive - Technical language makes it difficult for philosophy newcomers - Several readers question if Badiou represents Deleuze's views accurately Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (51 ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (6 ratings) Notable reader comment: "Badiou's reading is controversial but precise. He frames Deleuze as a philosopher of the One rather than multiplicity, which goes against common interpretations but offers fascinating insights." - Goodreads reviewer Multiple readers suggest reading this alongside Deleuze's own works rather than as a standalone introduction.

Logic of Sense by Gilles Deleuze This text examines the relationship between events, sense, and language through engagement with Lewis Carroll, the Stoics, and psychoanalysis.

Derrida and Difference by Leonard Lawlor The text traces connections between Deleuze and Derrida's philosophical projects through their interpretations of difference and repetition.

The Mathematics of Novelty by Sam Gillespie This work explores Badiou's ontological system through set theory and its relationship to contemporary continental philosophy.

Intensive Science and Virtual Philosophy by Manuel DeLanda This study develops Deleuze's metaphysics through contemporary mathematics and science.

Being and Event by Alain Badiou This text presents Badiou's systematic ontology through set theory and examines the nature of truth and events.

🔹 Despite being philosophical rivals, Alain Badiou and Gilles Deleuze taught at the same institution (University of Paris VIII) during the 1970s, giving Badiou unique insights into Deleuze's thinking. 🔹 The book's original French title "Deleuze: La clameur de l'être" was published in 1997, just two years after Deleuze's death by suicide, making it one of the earliest comprehensive analyses of his philosophy by a major contemporary thinker. 🔹 Though Badiou criticizes Deleuze's philosophy in this work, he considers Deleuze one of the "great philosophers" alongside Heidegger, Wittgenstein, and Lacan - the only 20th-century thinkers he places in this category. 🔹 The book challenges the common interpretation of Deleuze as a philosopher of multiplicity, arguing instead that his thought revolves around a rigorous concept of the One and univocity of being. 🔹 The term "clamor" in the title references Deleuze's concept of the "noise of Being" - the idea that existence itself makes a kind of cosmic sound or vibration that underlies all reality.