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[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / L. Paradox / 2. Aporiai]

Full Idea

The art of constructing a problem is very important: you invent a problem, a problem-position, before finding a solution.

Gist of Idea

Before we seek solutions, it is important to invent problems

Source

Gilles Deleuze (A Conversation: what is it? What is it for? [1977], I)

Book Reference

Deleuze,Gilles: 'Dialogues II' [Continuum 2006], p.1


A Reaction

I get the impression that Deleuze prefers problems to solutions, so the activity of exploring the problem is all that really matters. Sceptics accuse philosophers of inventing pseudo-problems. We must first know why 'problematising' is good.