Bergson

This Is A Book About The Philosophy Of Henri Bergson (1859-1941) That Shows How Relevant Bergson Is To Much Of 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 Antimonies Of Reason Represented By Magic And Religion. 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.