Gilles Deleuze's philosophy of pure immanence, as outlined in his works such as "Difference and Repetition" and "A Thousand Plateaus" (co-authored with Félix Guattari), is not directly influenced by quantum physics in the same way that some later discussions of quantum biology or consciousness have been. Deleuze's philosophical ideas draw from a variety of sources, including metaphysics, existentialism, linguistics, and psychoanalysis.
Deleuze's concept of pure immanence emphasizes a rejection of transcendence and hierarchical dualisms in favor of a philosophy that focuses on the immanent relationships and processes within reality. He explores concepts such as difference, becoming, and multiplicity, seeking to create a non-hierarchical framework for understanding existence.
While Deleuze's philosophy doesn't directly engage with quantum physics, there are some conceptual parallels that can be drawn between certain aspects of his thought and certain ideas in quantum physics. For example:
Non-dualism: Quantum physics challenges classical notions of determinism and introduces non-deterministic, probabilistic behavior at the quantum level. This departure from classical determinism resonates with Deleuze's rejection of binary oppositions and hierarchical dualisms in favor of a more fluid and interconnected understanding of reality.
Indeterminacy: Deleuze's emphasis on difference and becoming resonates with the indeterminacy and uncertainty inherent in quantum phenomena. Just as quantum particles can exist in superposition states, Deleuze's philosophy seeks to understand existence as a multiplicity of potentialities rather than fixed identities.
Multiplicity and Complexity: Deleuze's exploration of multiplicities and complex systems aligns with the understanding of emergent properties and interconnectedness that can be seen in some interpretations of quantum phenomena.
