Noe's Review of The Cambridge Companion to Deleuze

This Deep Dive examines a review of "The Cambridge Companion to Deleuze", an edited volume aiming to provide accessible entry points for non-specialists into the complex work of philosopher Gilles Deleuze. The reviewer highlights the book's success in enticing new readers due to its organization by topics and the impressive roster of contributing scholars, many of whom are leading interpreters of Deleuze's work. The review details how the collection explores various facets of Deleuze's thought, including its historical context, ethical and political implications, connections to science and art, and his relationships with other philosophical traditions and thinkers like Kant and Guattari. Ultimately, the reviewer concludes that the Companion serves as a valuable roadmap to the current state of Deleuze scholarship, offering seasoned reflections on specific areas rather than a broad, single-author overview.