Tiden Och Den Fria Viljan by Henri Bergson

An Essay on the Immediate Data of Consciousness

This philosophical work delves into the nature of time and consciousness, challenging the traditional scientific view of time as a linear sequence of measurable moments. It introduces the concept of "duration," a qualitative, continuous flow of time that is intimately linked to human experience and free will. The book argues that true freedom is found in the ability to act spontaneously, beyond the deterministic constraints of the physical world, and emphasizes the importance of intuition over analytical reasoning in understanding the essence of reality.

Published
1889
Nationality
French
Length
Short
Pages
200-250
Original Language
French
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Alternate Titles
- Time and Free Will: An Essay on the Immediate Data of Consciousness

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