Translator and scholar Charles Stivale joins Cooper and Taylor to discuss his work transcribing and translating Deleuze's seminars. They explore the collaboration between Deleuze and Guattari, the challenges of understanding their work, and the importance of building a community for inaccessible thinking. They also discuss recording seminars, seeking recognition in academic research, and the future prospects of Guattari's seminars.
Performativity and language shape our understanding of the world.
Delos and Guattari's collaboration influenced their philosophical work.
Delos and Guattari had an incredibly productive writing process, particularly with 'Anti-Oedipus'.
Delos and Guattari's work generated controversies and diverse interpretations in the academic community.
Deep dives
Chapter 1: Setting the Stage
Chapter 1 of the podcast explores the initial impression of the main speaker as they discuss the concept of performativity, drawing attention to the significance of language and how it shapes our understanding of the world.
Chapter 2: The Collaboration of Delos and Guattari
In this chapter, the podcast delves into the complex relationship between Delos and Guattari, examining their collaboration and the impact it had on their philosophical work. The discussion highlights the strengths and challenges of their partnership and raises questions about the influence they had on each other.
Chapter 3: The Productivity of Delos and Guattari
This chapter focuses on the incredible productivity of Delos and Guattari during a specific period. The podcast analyzes their efficient and prolific writing process, exploring the development of their ideas and the intersection of their works, particularly in relation to their groundbreaking book, 'Anti-Oedipus'.
Chapter 4: The Reception and Interpretation of Their Work
In this final chapter, the podcast examines the reception and interpretation of Delos and Guattari's work. It explores the controversies, critiques, and varied responses to their ideas, shedding light on the diverse perspectives and debates within the academic community.
The Significance of Porcelain and Volcano
The podcast episode highlights two key series, Porcelain and Volcano, as significant moments in Deluz's work. The final chapter of Logic of Sense is described as a "delirious ending" that condenses all the ideas of the book. The episode emphasizes the importance of the appendices in Logic of Sense, specifically the first appendix, which helps differentiate Deluz's understanding of Samuel Beckett from others. Deluz's evolving writing style is discussed, with his later works becoming more concise and refined.
The Influence of Translation and Sharing Ideas
The episode touches on the importance of translation and sharing ideas in academia. The guest speaker talks about translating lesser-known thinkers in Aloza's work and the satisfaction of sharing those translations through blogging. The discussion highlights the value of building a community around shared interests and making academic material more accessible.
Pedagogy, Teaching Philosophy, and Legacy
The guest shares their experience and philosophy on teaching, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and accessibility in the classroom. They discuss the need to balance theory and practical application, while avoiding unnecessary complexity. The episode also explores the legacy of academic work and the desire to leave a lasting impact through research and scholarly endeavors.
Charles Stivale joined Cooper and Taylor to discuss his work transcribing and translating Deleuze's seminars as a part of a current project with Dan Smith at Purdue University, and more.
Charles co-translated Deleuze's Logic of Sense and has also published Gilles Deleuze's ABCs: The Folds of Friendship among others.
https://deleuze.cla.purdue.edu/
Gilles Deleuze from A to Z (HD)
https://youtu.be/SlNYVnCUvVg
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