“Something in the world forces us to think. This something is an object not of recognition but of a fundamental encounter. What is encountered may be Socrates, a temple or a demon. It may be grasped in a range of affective tones: wonder, love, hatred, suffering. In whichever tone, its primary characteristic is that it can only be sensed. In this sense it is opposed to recognition.”
Quote by Gilles Deleuze
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Gilles Deleuze
Gilles Deleuze was a French philosopher, writer, and critic, born on January 18, 1925, in Rodez, France. He is renowned for his groundbreaking work in metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics. Deleuze's philosophy is marked by its innovative concepts and ideas, which have had a significant impact on various disciplines, including literature, film, and the visual arts. He co-authored several books with Félix Guattari, such as 'Anti-Oedipus' and 'A Thousand Plateaus'. more
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