Deleuze's Elaboration of Eternity: Ontogenesis and Multiplicity

I demonstrate that Deleuze's identification of Aion as an empty form (of time) offers a fascinating model temporality prioritises variation. First, suggest time is supported by ancient Greek and Gnostic concepts the relation Chronos. From Plato, through Aristotle, to Plotinus concept undergoes substantive revision, in sense temporal measurement becomes removed from existent entities (cosmic or sublunar bodies). This gradual untethering movement gives rise development eternity ontologically comprehensive mode devoid content (i.e. not indexed cosmic entities). It here, with reading Platonic cosmology, we see first hints suggestion involved ontogenesis. Eternity characterised as: (1) ‘all’ generality) non-reducible determinacy implied any particular temporally localised series succession discrete moments); (2) which tends towards diversity possible states affairs. Perhaps one most interesting aspects long history – world it was used magical incantations. For Gnostics Oracles, deity, potent at that. papyri, get vision force enjoys eternal realisation. papyri conjure image deity liberated time, neutrality respect movements entity group form, general term. Then, clarify this mercurial aspect elaborate on complex analogy between ‘ideal game’ Deleuze specifies reference Fitzgerald Borges. The claim analogue ideal game (limited) both share essential properties. Both involve multiplication chance. Finally, differential imply pure variability; something can be illustrated equation. These yield realisation ontogenetic force. further forces may enjoy expression literature (Riemannian-inspired) mathematics. In concrete terms, creation entities, various types continuous multiplicity.