Yes, Heidegger's concept of "Ereignis" did influence Gilles Deleuze, although Deleuze developed his own unique philosophical ideas. The influence is more indirect and nuanced, given that Deleuze’s philosophy is distinct from Heidegger’s in many ways. Here are some key points to understand the relationship between Heidegger’s "Ereignis" and Deleuze’s thought:
1. **Concept of the Event**:
- **Heidegger's Ereignis**: As previously mentioned, Heidegger’s "Ereignis" refers to the event of appropriation where Being and Dasein reveal and constitute each other in a dynamic, ongoing process.
- **Deleuze’s Event**: Deleuze’s concept of the event, while different, shares a concern with the nature of change, becoming, and the unfolding of reality. For Deleuze, events are processes of differentiation and becoming that disrupt established structures and create new possibilities.
2. **Process Philosophy**:
- **Heidegger’s Influence**: Heidegger’s focus on the dynamic interplay of revealing and concealing in "Ereignis" can be seen as a precursor to Deleuze’s process-oriented thinking. Both philosophers emphasize the fluid and unfolding nature of reality.
- **Deleuze’s Becoming**: Deleuze takes this further with his emphasis on "becoming" and the continuous process of differentiation. He focuses on how entities transform and evolve through processes that defy static categorization.
3. **Critique of Metaphysics**:
- **Heidegger’s Critique**: Heidegger’s critique of traditional metaphysics and his exploration of Being’s historicity and temporality influence the broader philosophical milieu in which Deleuze operates.
- **Deleuze’s Approach**: Deleuze also critiques traditional metaphysical concepts, but he does so by developing concepts like "difference" and "repetition," and by focusing on immanence and the multiplicity of being. His approach is more aligned with a radical empiricism and a rejection of hierarchical ontologies.
4. **Ontology and Difference**:
- **Heidegger’s Ontology**: Heidegger’s ontology in "Ereignis" is concerned with the fundamental structures of Being and how they reveal themselves through history and human existence.
- **Deleuze’s Difference**: Deleuze’s ontology, while influenced by Heidegger’s ideas, focuses on difference and multiplicity rather than on Being per se. Deleuze’s concept of difference is about the creative processes that produce new forms and structures.
5. **Interpreting Heidegger**:
- **Deleuze’s Reading**: Deleuze’s interpretation of Heidegger is mediated through his own philosophical lens. He selectively appropriates elements of Heidegger’s thought to develop his own concepts, such as the event and becoming.
- **Influence and Divergence**: While Deleuze acknowledges the influence of Heidegger, he diverges significantly in his emphasis on creativity, immanence, and the virtual.
In summary, while Heidegger’s concept of "Ereignis" did influence Gilles Deleuze, the influence is more nuanced and indirect. Deleuze builds upon and transforms Heideggerian ideas, particularly those related to the event and the dynamic nature of reality, to develop his own distinctive philosophical system focused on difference, becoming, and the continuous processes of change and creation.
