What is Philosophy?is the last instalment of a remarkable twenty-year collaboration between the philosopher Gilles Deleuze and the psychoanalyst F??lix Guattari. This hugely important text attempts to explain the terms of their collaboration and to define the activity of philosophy in which they have been engaged. A major contribution to contemporary Continental philosophy, it nevertheless remains distinctly challenging for readers faced for the first time with Deleuze and Guattari's unusual and somewhat allusive style.
Deleuze and Guattari's 'What is Philosophy?': A Reader's Guideoffers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and yet challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Deleuze and Guattari for the first time, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading
Rex Butler is Associate Professor in Art History at the University of Queensland, Australia. His previous publications include
Jean Baudrillard: The Defence of the Real(Sage, 1999).1. Context \ 2. Overview of Themes \ 3. Reading the Text \ 4. Reception and Influence \ 5. Notes for Further Reading \ Index
Written specifically for students coming to Deleuze and Guattari for the first time, this book offers a clear introduction to this important but difficult text.