Creative Evolution is a philosophical book written by Henri Bergson that explores the nature of evolution and the concept of life. The book argues that evolution is not a mechanistic process, but rather a creative one, driven by a vital impulse that is constantly pushing life forms to adapt and change. Bergson also critiques the idea of determinism in evolution, arguing that the future is not predetermined and that life has the ability to create new possibilities.Bergson uses a variety of examples, including the evolution of the eye and the development of human consciousness, to illustrate his ideas. He also discusses the relationship between science and philosophy, arguing that while science can provide valuable information about the material world, it cannot fully capture the complexity of life and consciousness.Overall, Creative Evolution is a thought-provoking and influential work that challenges traditional views of evolution and offers a new perspective on the nature of life.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Anticipating not only modern scientific theories of psychology but also those of cosmology, this astonishing book sets out a impressive goal for itself: to reconcile human biology with a theory of consciousness. First published in France in 1907, and translated into English in 1911, this work of wonder was esteemed at the time in scientific circles and in the popular culture alike for its profound explorations of perception and memory and its surprising conclusions about the nature and value of art.
Contending that intuition is deeper than intellect and that the real consequence of evolution is a mental freedom to grow, to change, to seek and create novelty, Bergson reinvigorated the theory of evolution by refusing to see it as merely mechanistic. His expansion on Darwin remains one of the most original and important philosophical arguments for a scientific inquiry still under fire today.
