Guest Andrew Culp discusses his book 'Dark Deleuze' and challenges to Deleuze's philosophy. Topics include negativity/positivity in Deleuze and Foucault's philosophy, politics of blame and ressentiment, radical groups and actions, conspiracy and imperceptibility, and tactical media and resistance.
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Deleuze's rising influence and the need for radical interpretations
Deleuze's thought gained momentum in the early 2000s, influencing various fields.
Andrew Culp's book, Dark Deleuze, challenges interpretations of Deleuze he sees as too academic and not radical enough.
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Mixed reception of *Dark Deleuze*
Culp anticipated strong criticism for Dark Deleuze but felt confident in its arguments.
The book has been well-received by smaller anarchist presses globally and translated into several languages.
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Sad Passions and their relevance
Foucault warned against "sad passions," but this may refer to certain historical contexts like the French Communist Party or Maoist groups.
Understanding what constitutes "sad passions" today is crucial for radical politics.
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Andrew Culp is the author of Dark Deleuze, the controversial piece of Deleuze scholarship which challenges appropriations of Deleuze by academics and professionals uncommitted to a program of radical politics. Craig, Will, Matt, and Adam together interrogate Andrew on the finer points of the book. Also, we discuss the similar dilution of Foucault's legacy. Some concepts on the table are negativity/positivity, ressentiment, the outside, imperceptibility, asymmetry, fugitivity, and destroying worlds.
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