The Rhizome & Rhizomatic Resistance (Deleuze & Guattari): A Very Basic Explanation

This is in an effort to answer a question by a subscriber and offers just a very basic understanding of the concept. I will probably augment it after I have reread the book.

[@Peter-ew5bq]

I have just happened upon your excellent channel, Dr Raja, and was immensely impressed with the clarity of your exposition. This is what the masses of people across the world toiling under the cruelties of imperialist neoliberalism need - D&G are too abstruse for people struggling to survive, but their message is exceptionally helpful too them in their fight against global neolib oppression. You gave that message in a humble yet exhilaratingly practical and implementable way. Bravo!

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much!!

[@syedaliraza1494]

There can hardly be a simpler explanation of this very intimidating concept.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you.

[@nimrachattha1710]

I'm very much overwhelmed by your dedication and sincerity with the profession of teaching. We need more intellectuals and teachers like you.
Thank you very much. Now I got a direction to work on my presentation.
Regards

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome and good luck.

[@thisismysuperawesomeusername]

Thank you so so much, have been wracking my head trying to ground this concept on some level in my mind. You did a phenomenal job my friend!!!
Peace and love ✌️

[@masoodraja]

You are most welcome.

[@jassinsaher1013]

Thank you, dear Prof. I enjoy watching your sessions.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you.

[@m.a.uzefarashida8823]

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu Sir. That was a great explanation Sir. Waiting for more from you. Thank you so much.❤️

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@gavinyoung-philosophy]

A wonderful summation of this concept. The initiation with the textual reading was wise and it’s always nice to go back and see this put so wonderfully. Also, I hope it will not be considered offensive, but your English pronunciation and comprehension is wonderful (I apologize if it’s presumptuous of me to assume because of your accent that English isn’t your first language). Cheers!

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much. No offense at all. English is my fourth language:)

[@nictegki]

Thank you

[@masoodraja]

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[@One-of-the-ravens]

Thank you so much for this. I’ve been trying to locate where the term ‘rhizomatic resistance’ originated, is this from ‘A Thousand Plateaus’?

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, rhizome is discussed in ATP but I am not sure if the use the term Rhizomatic resistance.

[@One-of-the-ravens]

@@masoodrajathank you.

[@gavinyoung-philosophy]

D&G never explicitly mention the term “rhizomatic resistance”, but this is certainly a valid and implicit use of the rhizome in a more politically-oriented way. Considering that they link the rhizomatic/schizophrenic mode of becoming to desiring/production, it’s certainly within reason to assume it takes on forms of resistance, especially when they refer to this in the context of the war machine resisting the onset of the State (another instantiation of the rhizome in a nearly synonymous way).

[@fehmidakhoso1224]

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I want to read please.!

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I do not have any specific books but here is a list that my doctoral students used to read: postcolonial.net/postcolonial-resources/phd-reading-list/

[@jamesrana5195]

I am studying over the theory of theory. If you have any material regarding theory of theory, please let me know. You can refer me okay

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I have nothing in particular but I hope you are enjoying the subject.

[@ianwalker6054]

cheers doc

[@masoodraja]

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[@jamesrana5195]

Good morning sir.

[@masoodraja]

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[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I only offer personal consultations through my coaching website: masoodraja.com