Henri Bergson (1859–1941) was a French philosopher known for his influential ideas on Time, Consciousness, and Free will. His seminal works, including "Time and Free Will" and "Creative Evolution," challenged established scientific and philosophical views of his era. Bergson's concept of "Duration" emphasized the subjective Experience of time, contrasting it with the objective, measurable time of Science. His innovative ideas earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927 and continue to inspire Contemporary Thought in Philosophy and the humanities.
Anecdotes
- Refused the Nobel Prize in Literature out of the Desire to donate the prize Money to a charitable Cause.
- Received the last rites from a Catholic priest on his deathbed, despite never officially converting from Judaism, highlighting his complex relationship with Religion.
- Won the first Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to a philosopher, recognizing his deep influence on both philosophy and literature.
Magnitudes
- Cultivate Intuition to understand Life’s essence.
- Cultivate intuition alongside rigorous analytical thinking.
- Listen to the silences between your thoughts.
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