Henri Bergson
Philosopher and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
October 18th, 1859
165 years ago
Died
January 4th, 1941
84 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Born in 1859, a prominent French philosopher focused on metaphysics and epistemology. Bergson's philosophical work emphasized intuition over intellect in understanding life and time. His major texts include "Time and Free Will," "Matter and Memory," and "Creative Evolution." The latter introduced the idea of evolution as a creative process, distinct from Darwinian theories. In 1927, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for the richness of his thought and guidance of humanity toward understanding its richer realities. His influence extended to various fields, including literature, psychology, and biology, impacting contemporary philosophers and intellectuals.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927
Published seminal works such as 'Creative Evolution'
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