Yes, schizoanalysis, developed by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari in their works *Anti-Oedipus* and *A Thousand Plateaus*, can be regarded as part of the "end of metaphysics" trend. Schizoanalysis fundamentally critiques and moves beyond traditional metaphysical assumptions about the psyche and human subjectivity, aligning with many principles of the "end of metaphysics." Here are several reasons why schizoanalysis fits into this trend:
1. **Rejection of Fixed Identities and Structures**:
- Schizoanalysis rejects the idea of a stable, unified self. Instead, it views the psyche as a collection of heterogeneous flows and intensities. This perspective aligns with the "end of metaphysics" trend by challenging the notion of fixed, intrinsic identities and structures.
2. **Critique of Oedipal Psychoanalysis**:
- Schizoanalysis is a critique of Freudian and Lacanian psychoanalysis, particularly the centrality of the Oedipus complex. Deleuze and Guattari argue that the focus on familial and Oedipal structures imposes artificial limits on desire and subjectivity. By dismantling these structures, schizoanalysis moves away from traditional metaphysical frameworks that seek to universalize certain psychological patterns.
3. **Emphasis on Immanence and Process**:
- Schizoanalysis emphasizes the immanent and processual nature of reality. It focuses on how desires, social forces, and assemblages interact dynamically, rather than adhering to transcendent, immutable principles. This process-oriented view aligns with the shift away from metaphysical foundations towards a more fluid, relational understanding of reality.
4. **Deconstruction of Dualisms**:
- Deleuze and Guattari deconstruct various dualisms that underpin traditional metaphysics, such as mind/body, subject/object, and nature/culture. Schizoanalysis promotes a more interconnected and non-hierarchical view of these relationships, challenging the binary thinking inherent in classical metaphysical systems.
5. **Rhizomatic Thinking**:
- Schizoanalysis employs the concept of the rhizome as a model for understanding reality. Rhizomatic structures are non-linear, interconnected, and decentralized, contrasting with hierarchical, tree-like models of knowledge and being. This approach disrupts traditional metaphysical notions of order and hierarchy.
6. **Multiplicity and Assemblages**:
- Deleuze and Guattari introduce the concept of multiplicity to emphasize the diverse, multiple nature of reality. Assemblages, composed of various heterogeneous elements, replace the idea of a unified, cohesive subject or object. This focus on multiplicity and assemblages reflects a move away from metaphysical essentialism.
7. **Anti-representationalism**:
- Schizoanalysis critiques representational thinking, which seeks to capture and fix reality in static categories. Instead, it advocates for a focus on production and creation, emphasizing the continuous generation of new forms and realities. This anti-representational stance is in line with post-metaphysical thinking.
In summary, schizoanalysis can be seen as part of the "end of metaphysics" trend because it challenges traditional metaphysical assumptions about fixed identities, structures, and dualisms. It promotes a processual, immanent, and non-hierarchical view of reality, focusing on dynamic interactions, multiplicities, and the continuous creation of new assemblages. Through these critiques and alternative perspectives, schizoanalysis contributes to the broader movement away from classical metaphysical frameworks.
