"Potentiality" (virtuel) can be seen as Deleuze's conception of "existence," and understanding potentiality is key to understanding Deleuze's monist ontology. In Deleuze's understanding, "potentiality" refers to the inner possibilities or potentials that are not limited or determined by reality or external factors. He believes that we should focus on the potentiality rather than being limited by reality or surface appearances. In this paper, I will explore Deleuze's concept of potentiality, analyze its role in Deleuze's philosophy, and consider its impact on philosophy, social sciences, and cultural studies.

Bo Li. An Analysis of Deleuze's Concept of Potentiality. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2023), Vol. 5, Issue 3: 65-69. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2023.050311.

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