Acid Horizon Deleuze’s 'The Logic of Sense': Reversing Platonism and Affirming Philosophy with Jay Conway
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Jan 4, 2026 In this thought-provoking discussion, philosopher Jay Conway delves into Deleuze’s work, focusing on 'Plato and the Simulacrum,' a key text for reversing Platonism. He addresses the challenges students face when engaging with Deleuze’s concepts and emphasizes the ethical implications of alcoholism as a form of actualization. The conversation explores the influence of Nietzsche and Bergson, and how Plato's maintenance of essence undermines difference. Jay ultimately argues for affirming creativity beyond representation as a way of perceiving true individuality.
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A Fateful Email That Reopened Philosophy
- Jay Conway recounts applying to Cal State LA and being welcomed by Jay Conway's thoughtful reply which influenced his philosophical path.
- That exchange led Craig to study Deleuze and eventually pursue a master's that rekindled his engagement with philosophy.
First Encounters With Deleuze In Grad School
- Jay describes first encountering Anti-Oedipus in a grad reading group that abandoned it for being difficult, which provoked his curiosity.
- That early exposure led him to read other Deleuze works and eventually write on Deleuze's empiricism.
Deleuze Requires Conceptual Stamina
- Students find Deleuze disorienting because his texts demand working through dense, original concepts rather than formulaic summaries.
- Mastering Deleuze's conceptual stamina lets you access richer interpretations and avoid premature dismissal.
