Publisher's Synopsis
Bergson And His Philosophy is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical ideas of Henri Bergson, one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Written by J. Alexander Gunn, this book delves into Bergson's complex theories of time, consciousness, and intuition, examining their impact on modern philosophy and intellectual thought.The book begins with an overview of Bergson's life and career, tracing his development as a philosopher and his major works, including Creative Evolution and Matter and Memory. From there, Gunn delves into Bergson's central concepts, such as duration and the elan vital, exploring their philosophical implications and their relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy, science, and culture.Throughout the book, Gunn provides clear and accessible explanations of Bergson's ideas, making them accessible to readers who may be new to his work. He also situates Bergson's philosophy within its historical and intellectual context, drawing connections between his ideas and those of other philosophers, such as Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche.Overall, Bergson And His Philosophy is an insightful and engaging introduction to the work of Henri Bergson, offering readers a deeper understanding of his ideas and their ongoing relevance to contemporary thought.""In communicating itself the impetus splits up more and more. Life, in proportion to its progress, is scattered in manifestations which undoubtedly owe to their common origin the fact that they are complementary to each other in certain aspects, but which are none the less mutually incompatible and antagonistic. So that the discord between species will go on increasing.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.