Klappentext

The Nobel Laureate discusses not only how and why he became a philosopher but also his conception of philosophy as a field distinct from science and literature. A source of inspiration for physicists as well as philosophers, Bergson's essays declare the emphasis of intuition over intellect.

Inhalt

I. Introduction (Part I). Growth of Truth. Retrograde Movement of the True II. Introduction (Part II). Stating of the Problems III. The Possible and the Real IV. Philosophical Intuition V. The Perception of Change VI. Introduction to Metaphysics VII. The Philosophy of Claude Bernard VIII. On the Pragmatism of William James. Truth and Reality IX. The Life and Work of Ravaisson Notes