Deleuzian Encounters: Applied Social Ethics and Movements

Actions and Abstractions: Deleuzian Lines of Flight · Aug 13, 2026 · 49m

This Deep Dive examines Deleuzian Encounters, an academic anthology edited by Anna Hickey-Moody and Peta Malins that applies the complex philosophy of Gilles Deleuze to modern social issues. The collection challenges the idea of the "individual" as a fixed entity, proposing instead that people are dynamic subjects shaped by social forces and constant change. By examining topics like activism, disability, and global capitalism, the contributors argue that Deleuze’s work is a practical "tool box" for reimagining the world rather than just an abstract theory. Key sections explore politics beyond…