"Creative Evolution" by Henri Bergson is a philosophical exploration of evolution that emphasizes life, consciousness, and time, dismissing simpler views of living things. Bergson argues that life is constantly changing and creating, suggesting that our intelligence comes from the vital processes that shape us. The book starts by looking at the basics of existence and consciousness, stating that we are always changing and growing, with each moment adding to our development. Bergson highlights how traditional explanations of evolution fall short, claiming that life is naturally creative and can't be fully understood with set categories. He presents "duration" as a key part of existence, showing how individual lives and evolution itself are marked by consistency and newness, not just repetition.
Creative Evolution
By Henri Bergson
Embark on a journey through the ever-changing nature of life, consciousness, and time.
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About the AuthorHenri-Louis Bergson was a French philosopher who was influential in the traditions of analytic philosophy and continental philosophy, especially during the first half of the 20th century until the Second World War, but also after 1966 when Gilles Deleuze published Le Bergsonisme. Bergson is known for his arguments that processes of immediate experience and intuition are more significant than abstract rationalism and science for understanding reality.
Henri-Louis Bergson was a French philosopher who was influential in the traditions of analytic philosophy and continental philosophy, especially during the first half of the 20th century until the Second World War, but also after 1966 when Gilles Deleuze published Le Bergsonisme. Bergson is known for his arguments that processes of immediate experience and intuition are more significant than abstract rationalism and science for understanding reality.
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