Deleuze through Wittgenstein: Essays in Transcendental Empiricism

This deep dive examines the 2014 master’s thesis by M. Curtis Allen, which explores the unconventional intersection of Gilles Deleuze and Ludwig Wittgenstein, two philosophers traditionally viewed as incompatible. The author argues that despite their different reputations, both thinkers share a commitment to transcendental empiricism and a desire to force thought beyond traditional representation. Using Wittgenstein’s logic as a clarifying tool, the text systematically examines the faculties of language, thought, and sensibility. These investigations culminate in a specialized realism that addresses the dimension of sense and the "image of thought." Ultimately, the source seeks to move past superficial interpretations of Deleuze to uncover a more rigorous and modest philosophy grounded in the production of forms of life.