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Title: Bergson and His Philosophy

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Summary: "Bergson and His Philosophy" by John Alexander Gunn is a philosophical introduction written in the early 20th century. The book explores the ideas of Henri Bergson, a prominent French philosopher known for his thoughts on time, change, and consciousness. It aims to provide readers—both casual and academic—insights into Bergson's significant contributions to philosophy, particularly highlighting his key works and the evolution of his ideas throughout his life. The opening of the book provides a detailed overview of Bergson's life and early education, outlining his journey from a promising student to a respected professor at the College de France. It discusses his pivotal works, such as "Time and Free Will," "Matter and Memory," and "Creative Evolution," emphasizing the profound impact these texts had on philosophical thought and the public’s response to his ideas. Through a chronological account of his academic and personal milestones, Gunn sets the stage for a deeper examination of Bergson's innovative philosophy, particularly regarding the concepts of time, memory, and the essential nature of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Gunn, John Alexander, 1896-1975

EBook No.: 5717

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 331

Language: English

Subject: Bergson, Henri, 1859-1941

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Bergson and His Philosophy

Credits: Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Bergson and His Philosophy" by John Alexander Gunn is a philosophical introduction written in the early 20th century. The book explores the ideas of Henri Bergson, a prominent French philosopher known for his thoughts on time, change, and consciousness. It aims to provide readers—both casual and academic—insights into Bergson's significant contributions to philosophy, particularly highlighting his key works and the evolution of his ideas throughout his life. The opening of the book provides a detailed overview of Bergson's life and early education, outlining his journey from a promising student to a respected professor at the College de France. It discusses his pivotal works, such as "Time and Free Will," "Matter and Memory," and "Creative Evolution," emphasizing the profound impact these texts had on philosophical thought and the public’s response to his ideas. Through a chronological account of his academic and personal milestones, Gunn sets the stage for a deeper examination of Bergson's innovative philosophy, particularly regarding the concepts of time, memory, and the essential nature of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Gunn, John Alexander, 1896-1975

EBook No.: 5717

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 331

Language: English

Subject: Bergson, Henri, 1859-1941

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.