Science & TechnologyFrench1925 – 1995
Gilles Deleuze
Post-structuralist philosopher, cinema theory, collaborative works with Guattari
Biography
A highly influential French philosopher and theorist of the 20th century, known for his work on difference, cinema, and collaborative writings with Félix Guattari that transformed post-structuralist thought.
Quick Facts
Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
French
Born
1925
Died
1995
Thinking about the name
Gilles
Greek origin
“The French form of Giles, derived from Greek Aigidios meaning 'shield-bearer.' Saint Gilles holds special significance in French tradition, and the name carries French sophistication with medieval religious roots. Gilles feels worldly and artistic, particularly associated with French cultural heritage and intellectual tradition.”