Publisher's Synopsis
The Multiplicity of Conscious States and the Idea of Duration is a philosophical treatise written by Henri Bergson, a French philosopher and Nobel laureate. The book explores the concept of consciousness and its various states, as well as the idea of duration and its role in shaping our perception of reality. Bergson argues that traditional philosophical approaches to consciousness, which treat it as a static, unchanging entity, fail to capture its true nature. Instead, he proposes a dynamic view of consciousness that emphasizes its constantly evolving nature and the multiplicity of its states. Similarly, Bergson challenges the conventional view of time as a linear, measurable quantity, arguing that duration is a more fundamental and intuitive concept that underlies our experience of time. Drawing on examples from art, literature, and everyday life, Bergson offers a fresh perspective on some of the most fundamental questions of philosophy, including the nature of reality, the relationship between mind and body, and the meaning of human existence. The Multiplicity of Conscious States and the Idea of Duration is a seminal work in the field of philosophy, and continues to influence contemporary debates on consciousness and time.THIS 70 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Time and Free Will: An Essay on the Immediate Data of Consciousness, by Henri Bergson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595935.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.
