Anti-Oedipus : Capitalism & Schizophreni: Capitalism and Schizophrenia by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari (Penguin Classics)

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“Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia” is a groundbreaking work co-authored by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, first published in 1972. This influential philosophical text challenges traditional psychoanalytic theories and offers a unique perspective on the intersection of capitalism and human psychology.

In “Anti-Oedipus,” Deleuze and Guattari critique the Freudian Oedipus complex and its role in traditional psychoanalysis. They argue against the idea that desire is primarily repressive and instead propose a more positive view of desire as a creative and revolutionary force. The authors explore the relationship between desire, capitalism, and schizophrenia, using these concepts to analyze social structures and individual subjectivity.

The book is known for its complex and innovative writing style, drawing on a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, psychoanalysis, and anthropology. It challenges readers to reconsider established ideas about desire, subjectivity, and social organization.

“Anti-Oedipus” is the first volume of a two-part series, with the second volume titled “A Thousand Plateaus.” Together, these works form the seminal “Capitalism and Schizophrenia” project, which has had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy, cultural studies, and critical theory. The authors’ exploration of the connections between capitalism, desire, and the psyche has sparked discussions and debates in various academic disciplines, making “Anti-Oedipus” a landmark text in the field of critical theory.