An Introduction to Metaphysics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henri Bergson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265474434 ISBN 13: 9780265474433

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book dives deep into the fundamental nature of knowledge, exploring the difference between two distinct ways of understanding the world: analysis and intuition. The author argues that philosophers, despite their varying viewpoints, have long recognized these two approaches. Analysis, a common tool in science, breaks down an object into its parts, studying its relationships with other things. It relies on symbols, representations, and comparisons, ultimately leading to a relative understanding. Intuition, on the other hand, requires a direct and indivisible immersion into the object itself. This book delves into the idea of intuition, exploring how it allows us to grasp the essence of a thing, particularly as it relates to our own experience of time. The author challenges traditional philosophical frameworks that attempt to understand our inner world through analysis, highlighting the limitations of using concepts and symbols to capture the dynamic flow of consciousness. This book offers a powerful exploration of the limitations of analytical reasoning and proposes a path toward an intuitive understanding of the self and its place in the universe. It is a profound investigation of the nature of reality and the means by which we can access its deeper truths. ...

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265474434
• ISBN 13: 9780265474433
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 104