Jon Roffe Books

Focusing on the evolution of Gilles Deleuze's philosophy from 1953 to 1969, this volume meticulously examines his major works, including his early studies on prominent thinkers and his significant texts, Difference and Repetition and Logic of Sense. Jon Roffe, with his extensive knowledge of Deleuze's ideas and influences, presents a clear and detailed analysis of each book, avoiding reductive interpretations. The work is both pedagogically valuable and structurally innovative, making it an essential resource for understanding Deleuze's intellectual journey.

This work presents a compelling original argument and showcases rigorous scholarship, significantly contributing to a crucial debate in its field. It offers insights that challenge existing perspectives, making it an essential read for those interested in the topic.

This guide explains the key arguments of Empiricism and Subjectivity, organised thematically. It features an Appendix with a propositional summary of the book, a final chapter on the movement of the themes of Empiricism and Subjectivity through Deleuze's later work, plus substantial suggestions for further reading.