Abstract

STEIMBERG, Rodrigo. About the Formal Distinctions of Spinozistic Substance. Deleuze and Dialectics. Eidos [online]. 2019, n.30, pp.182-210. ISSN 1692-8857.  https://doi.org/10.14482/eidos.30.1942.

This paper addresses the Deleuzian interpretation of the Spinozist substance. It aims at showing that the fundamental nucleus of this interpretation lies in pointing out the unique and simultaneously multiple character of the substance, which Deleuze conceptualizes through the category of formal distinction, taken from Duns Scoto. To reach this goal, the notions of univocity and expression are characterized. This leads us to affirm that substance, being both unique and multiple, consists of the development of a contradiction. This character allows us to conclude that the Deleuzian interpretation, beyond its manifest purpose, emphasizes a dimension of Spinoza’s work that brings it closer to Hegel’s philosophy. This implies that Deleuze’s own production also offers aspects that approach it to the German philosopher’s work.

Keywords : Univocity; formal distinction; immanence; substance; dialectics.

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