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Bergson: Thinking Backwards - Couverture souple

Moore, F. C. T.

 
9780521424028: Bergson: Thinking Backwards
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 052142402X ISBN 13 : 9780521424028
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This is a book about the philosophy of Henri Bergson (1859–1941) which shows how relevant Bergson is to much contemporary philosophy. The book takes as its point of departure Bergson's insistence on precision in philosophy. It then discusses a variety of topics including laughter, the nature of time as experienced, how intelligence and language should be construed as a pragmatic product of evolution, and the antinomies of reason represented by magic and religion. This is not just another exposition of Bergson's work. It offers an account of why Bergson commanded such a massive reading public in his own day and why he deserves to be read now. Written in a terse and clear style, this book will prove appealing to teachers and students of philosophy, cognitive science, psychology, religious studies and literature.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a book about the philosophy of Henri Bergson (1859–1941) which shows how relevant Bergson is to much contemporary philosophy. The book takes as its point of departure Bergson's insistence on precision in philosophy. It then discusses a variety of topics including laughter, the nature of time as experienced, how intelligence and language should be construed as a pragmatic product of evolution, and the antinomies of reason represented by magic and religion. This is not just another exposition of Bergson's work. It offers an account of why Bergson commanded such a massive reading public in his own day and why he deserves to be read now. Written in a terse and clear style, this book will prove appealing to teachers and students of philosophy, cognitive science, psychology, religious studies and literature.

Revue de presse

'... a brief, readable and interesting attempt to highlight and reflect upon some of the features of Bergson's work that, in Moore's judgement, deserve to be considered seriously by contemporary thinkers.' David A. Pailin, The Expository Times

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
052142402X
ISBN 13 
9780521424028
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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