Deleuze and the Transdisciplinary Practice of Thought

This Deep Dive examined an article by Jean-Claude Dumoncel that explores Gilles Deleuze’s philosophical framework, specifically focusing on his theories regarding time, transdisciplinarity, and the "calculus of problems." The academic journal Deleuze Studies investigates how philosophy intersects with other fields like mathematics, art, and science, emphasizing that Deleuze views philosophy as a creative practice of concept production rather than mere contemplation. Jean-Claude Dumoncel analyzes Deleuze’s engagement with Kolmogorov’s mathematical logic, arguing that Deleuze transforms the "calculus of problems" into a metaphysical tool for ontological inquiry. Meanwhile, Daniela Voss examines the "third synthesis of time," interpreting it as a static, a priori order created by a disruptive "caesura" or cut that dissolves the traditional subject. Drawing from Kant, Hölderlin, and Dedekind, Voss explains how this temporal fracture leads to a "becoming-other" that aligns with Nietzsche’s eternal return. Ultimately, these sources collectively present Deleuzian thought as a transdisciplinary experiment that challenges established boundaries between different modes of thinking.