Bergson, Henri
Creative Evolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032319216
- author:
- Bergson, Henri
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.9 x 3.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Metaphysics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Henri Bergson's Creative Evolution is a groundbreaking work that challenges traditional views of evolution. First published in 1907, this influential philosophical text presents a radical alternative to the mechanistic understanding of life's development. Bergson argues that all living beings share a common creative impulse, which he terms élan vital, and that human consciousness possesses a unique form of intellect. However, he also shows that this intellect is fragmented and action-oriented, unable to fully grasp nature's creativity over time. To reconcile these elements, Bergson turns to the concept of intuition, which brings together instinct and intellect. This thought-provoking work continues to spark significant discussion and debate in the realm of philosophy, offering a rich and imaginative exploration of the human experience.
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