Deleuze and Guattari and Terror

Philosophy can offer a critique of global terror and counter-terror by examining the network of terror and anti-terror moves within the ideology of power and state-ism. Deleuze and Guattari's concept of nomadic thought provides a starting point for this critique, identifying areas of political, state, capitalist corporate, religious, cyber, social, and cultural terror to enable the inherent power structure within all forms of terror to be unpacked.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2022
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Philosophy can offer valuable insights when we suffer from brutal acts of terror and barbarous acts of counter-terror. The grammar of the network of terror and anti-terror moves is often locked in the same ideology of power and state-ism, which demands a deeper micro-analysis of human fetish for coercion and cruelty. Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis of the neurosis of terror and counter-terror can offer valuable insight into this complex issue.

Deleuze's concept of nomadic thought provides a starting point for this exploration. Nomadic thought is characterized by a constant movement and transformation, which can be applied to the study of terror and counter-terror. The contributors to this collection identify various areas of political terror, state terror, capitalist corporate terror, religious terror, cyber-terror, social terror, and cultural terror to enable the inherent power structure within all forms of terror to be unpacked.

Political terror involves the use of state power to suppress political opposition and dissent. State terror can take many forms, including torture, imprisonment, and assassination. Capitalist corporate terror involves the use of corporate power to exploit workers and the environment. Religious terror involves the use of religious beliefs to justify violence and oppression. Cyber-terror involves the use of technology to disrupt and destroy systems and infrastructure. Social terror involves the use of social media and other forms of communication to spread fear and panic. Cultural terror involves the use of cultural symbols and practices to justify violence and oppression.

Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis of the neurosis of terror and counter-terror offers a unique perspective on this issue. They argue that the neurosis of terror and counter-terror is rooted in the desire for power and control. This desire is fueled by a sense of insecurity and vulnerability, which is exacerbated by the social and economic conditions of the modern world. Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis suggests that the neurosis of terror and counter-terror can be overcome by developing a new form of subjectivity that is based on freedom, creativity, and spontaneity.

One of the key concepts in Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis is the concept of the rhizome. The rhizome is a non-hierarchical structure that grows horizontally and connects different elements. It is characterized by a constant flow of energy and information, which allows it to adapt to changing conditions. Deleuze and Guattari argue that the rhizome is a better model for understanding the world than the traditional hierarchical model, which is based on power and control.

Another key concept in Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis is the concept of the body. The body is not a passive object, but rather a dynamic and active agent. Deleuze and Guattari argue that the body is capable of producing and reproducing itself, and that it is also capable of resisting and transforming itself. This means that the body can be used as a tool for resistance and transformation, rather than as a means of control and domination.

Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis also suggests that the neurosis of terror and counter-terror can be overcome by developing a new form of politics. This new form of politics is based on the principles of freedom, creativity, and spontaneity. It involves the creation of new social and economic structures that are based on the principles of equality and justice. It also involves the development of new forms of communication and expression that are based on the principles of freedom and creativity.

However, the implementation of Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis is not without its challenges. One of the main challenges is the fact that the modern world is dominated by a system of power and control that is based on the principles of capitalism and state-ism. This system is deeply entrenched and difficult to overcome. Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis suggests that the only way to overcome this system is to develop a new form of subjectivity that is based on freedom, creativity, and spontaneity.

In conclusion, philosophy can offer valuable insights when we suffer from brutal acts of terror and barbarous acts of counter-terror. The grammar of the network of terror and anti-terror moves is often locked in the same ideology of power and state-ism, which demands a deeper micro-analysis of human fetish for coercion and cruelty. Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis of the neurosis of terror and counter-terror offers a unique perspective on this issue and suggests that the neurosis of terror and counter-terror can be overcome by developing a new form of subjectivity that is based on freedom, creativity, and spontaneity. However, the implementation of Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis is not without its challenges, and it will require a significant amount of effort and commitment from individuals and communities around the world.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399509862