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An image of thought called philosophy has been formed historically and it effectively stops people from thinking.
Gilles Deleuze
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What this quote means

Philosophy, as conceived historically, can hinder actual critical thinking.

Gilles Deleuze suggests that the established definitions and images of philosophy have become so rigid that they inhibit genuine thought. Instead of encouraging reflective and innovative ideas, traditional philosophical frameworks can limit our intellectual freedom and prevent us from questioning or exploring new avenues of thought.

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PhilosophyThoughtThinkingCreativityIntellectual

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Example use cases

During a lecture on philosophy, I quoted Deleuze to emphasize the importance of original thinking.

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