Dan Smith
Professor of Philosophy (Purdue University) and translator/editor involved with the Deleuze seminars and the English translation of Francis Bacon: The Logic of Sensation; comments on seminar transcription, editorial choices, and conceptual links.
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Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 40min
Gilles Deleuze, "On Painting" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Charles J. Stivale, a distinguished professor emeritus, and Dan Smith, a philosophy professor at Purdue, dive into Gilles Deleuze's "On Painting," illuminating pivotal moments from his 1981 seminars. They discuss the richer, experimental nature of the seminars compared to his published works and the collaborative dynamics between Deleuze and Guattari. The conversation highlights Deleuze's philosophy of painting, the significance of Francis Bacon, and the interplay of sensation and perception in artistic creation. They also address how thematic threads connect diverse philosophical concepts.
Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 40min
Gilles Deleuze, "On Painting" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
Charles J. Stivale, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, and Dan Smith, Professor of Philosophy, dive into Deleuze's groundbreaking seminars on painting. They discuss the nuances of translating Deleuze's seminars, revealing rich material often overlooked in his published works. The duo explores Deleuze's pedagogy, highlighting the dynamic interactions with students that shaped his ideas. They also debate the interplay between philosophy and art, using Francis Bacon as a lens to examine concepts and affects, all while intertwining themes across Deleuze's broader oeuvre.
