Aim Quote by Gilles Deleuze
“The aim of critique is not the ends of man or of reason but in the end the Overman, the overcome, overtaken man. The point of critique is not justification but a different way of feeling: another sensibility”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Critique and the Overman", 1972
Critique aims not at justifying existing norms but at creating a new sensibility that transcends ordinary human limits, fostering the emergence of the Overman.
In simple terms: Critique creates new ways of feeling beyond ordinary limits.
Key Takeaway
Challenge norms, cultivate new sensibility.
Themes
philosophy
critical theory
existentialism
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- political discourse
- personal growth
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
overcoming
transcendence
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can critique reshape personal values?
- What new sensibilities can you develop?
A Different Perspective
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