A podcast discussing Deleuze's monograph on Nietzsche, exploring topics such as translations and interpretations of Nietzsche's works, the concept of truth and fidelity to situations, Deliz's thought development, persistence of concepts in Nietzsche's work, Deleuze's concept of number, Derrida's deconstruction, telos and radical imminence, concept creation, and the unity of domination and multiplicity.
Resistance to change and the preservation of hierarchy often supersede the pursuit of equality and transvaluation of values.
Individuals make judgments based on established belief systems and hierarchies, which can be challenged through critique of judgment and deconstruction.
Reactive forces reinforce established values and resist change, perpetuating power structures and inequality.
Deep dives
Hierarchy and Reactive Forces
The podcast discusses the concept of hierarchy and how it is often maintained by reactive forces. It explores the idea that individuals who adhere to established values may be resistant to change and may view those who challenge the status quo as threats. This reactionary mindset can manifest in various contexts, such as white supremacy, heteronormativity, and capitalist ideologies. The preservation of hierarchy often supersedes the pursuit of equality, and individuals may resist the transvaluation of values to protect their privileged positions. This discussion raises questions about the judgment of values and the role of language in reinforcing hierarchies.
Judgment and Values
The podcast delves into the concept of judgment and its connection to values. It explores how individuals make judgments based on their adherence to established belief systems and hierarchies. The conversation highlights the tendency to assign value to certain judgments and the criterion used to generate these values. Critique of judgment, such as Derrida's deconstruction, aims to challenge and dismantle binary oppositions and the presupposed values behind them. It examines the ways in which various ideologies, like religion and capitalism, shape judgment and reinforce hierarchies. The discussion raises questions about responsibility, recognition, and the potential for new value creation.
Reactive Forces and Reinforcing Established Values
The podcast discusses how reactive forces can reinforce established values and prevent the creation of new ones. It explores the mindset of individuals who resist change and view the questioning of established values as a threat to their identity and security. This includes the reluctance to deconstruct binary hierarchies and preserve privilege. The conversation touches on concepts like reactive conservatism, the fear of losing one's hierarchical position, and the desire to prop up supposed truths and maintain the status quo. It raises questions about the relationship between reactive forces, power structures, and the perpetuation of inequality.
The Role of Writing and Speech in Hierarchies
The podcast explores the role of writing and speech in reinforcing hierarchies. It discusses how writing, often considered secondary to speech, can challenge the primacy of oral communication. The conversation touches on the way Plato's critique of writing as dead speech is critiqued by Derrida. This analysis suggests that writing may, in fact, precede speech and play a foundational role in marking and inscribing bodies. The discussion highlights how questioning binary oppositions between speech and writing can disrupt the power dynamics that underpin hierarchies.
The Concept of Chance and Unity of Domination
In this podcast episode, the concept of chance is explored in relation to the unity of domination. The speaker discusses how any two unequal forces create a body through their relationship, making the birth of a living body a result of chance. The body is seen as a multiple phenomenon composed of irreducible forces. Its unity is described as a unity of domination, emphasizing the provisional and arbitrary nature of this unity. This discussion highlights the multifaceted nature of the body based on its forces.
Affirming the Whole of Chance and Transforming Values
The podcast delves into the idea of affirming the whole of chance and the role of philosophy in transforming values. The speaker argues that philosophy, when used to harm stupidity and challenge established values, is not useless but essential. The importance of questioning and transforming established hierarchies is highlighted, as well as the need to go beyond reactive tendencies and bad faith. The concept of affirming chance in the face of meaninglessness is explored, and the role of creativity and transformation in embracing freedom and responsibility is discussed.
We begin part 1 of a two part series on Deleuze’s monograph on Nietzsche, Nietzsche and Philosophy. This episode will cover the first 3 chapters, and then next week we’ll finish the second half of the book.
Part Two:
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/deleuze-nietzsche-and-philosophy-pt-2?si=5860243366fd4eeb9dc81b9db8af7e10&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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