This paper contends that Deleuze’s interpretations of Nietzsche and Spinoza are each influenced by his reading of the other philosopher. This contention is explored through the main issues of the body and the will to power. While concerning the body Deleuze’s reading of Spinoza is tinted by Nietzsche, in his reading of the will to power it is rather Spinoza that filters his reading of Nietzsche. Ultimately it can be said that Deleuze’s way of reading Nietzsche in dialogue with Spinoza obeys an ontology of potency.
View Fullscreen