Theory Underground THE GRAPH OF DESIRE + What Is Philosophy? Lacan and Deleuze with Terence Blake of Agent Swarm
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Nov 8, 2024 Terence Blake, a scholar with 40 years of expertise in French theory and a key contributor to Agent Swarm, dives into the philosophical complexities of desire through Lacan and Deleuze. He discusses the 'graph of desire' and its implications for identity in our social media age. Blake highlights how rigid beliefs can impede growth and emphasizes the need for self-reflection. The conversation also touches on the interplay between personal identity and communal roles, illustrating how engaging with diverse perspectives enriches philosophical understanding.
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Graph of Desire's True Name
- The Graph of Desire, applied to philosophy, should be called the Graph of Demand, Desire, and Drive.
- It addresses the question "What is philosophy?" in Deleuze and Guattari's work.
Self-Undermining Definition
- Deleuze and Guattari's "What is Philosophy?" undermines its own initial definition of philosophy as the invention of concepts.
- The book explores non-conceptual concepts and unthinking thought.
Barred Subject and Concepts
- The barred subject (S) in philosophy is marked by the concept, showing an affinity for conceptual thinking.
- This affinity might lead to identifying with thinkers and forming an ideal image of oneself as a thinker (i(a)).