Creative Evolution
Henri Bergson
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Henri Bergson’s highly influential book, ‘Creative Evolution’ (‘Evolution Creatrice’, 1907) established a theory of evolution - called ‘Creative Evolution Theory’ - which gained a considerable following in the first half of the 20th Century. It also helped the author to win the Nobel Prize in 1927 for his work investigating the origins of biological information and divergence in the evolutionary process.
In this work, Bergson seeks an alternative explanation as to how new forms of life emerge compared to those prevailing at the time. This included both the ‘mechanistic’ or deterministic explanations of biological science on the one hand, and on the other the ‘finalist’ or strictly teleological explanation of those who believed in the hand of a ‘Creator’ or God, coordinating life in a divine plan.
Creative Evolution proposes a third explanation in what Bergson calls élan vital’ or ‘vital impetus’, a force that infuses all matter and drives it forward into an ever-changing and infinite variety of living forms. This appears as a vital impetus that can also be related to humanity’s own creative life force. Bergson’s book builds on his ‘Theory of Time’ as set forth in works such as ‘Matter and Memory’ and ‘Time and Free Will’. In these works, and in the present volume, Bergson sees continuous ‘duration’ as real time, as opposed to the way in which time is divided up into measured units by the ‘organising’ mind of science.
Life, as we really experience it, is subject to constant change and our tendency to explain evolutionary change by looking only at ‘ends’ achieved rather than the processes by which they emerge, divorces us from the life force itself.
Instead, Bergson feels we need to reengage with our instincts as well as with our intelligence in order to understand the evolutionary process, as both co-exist to some extent within us, all forms of life having a common origin in that instinctual, innate knowledge of simpler life forms. Though these may be unconscious or semi-conscious, they are, in Bergson’s view, much more in touch with the ever-changing nature of real time than the analytical and rational knowledge of our species
As he writes: “Our thought, in its purely logical form, is incapable of presenting the true nature of life, the full meaning of the evolutionary movement. Created by life, in definite circumstances, to act on definite things, how can it embrace life, of which it is only an emanation or an aspect?”
It is to attempt an answer to this question that ‘Creative Evolution’ directs its attention.
In this work, Bergson seeks an alternative explanation as to how new forms of life emerge compared to those prevailing at the time. This included both the ‘mechanistic’ or deterministic explanations of biological science on the one hand, and on the other the ‘finalist’ or strictly teleological explanation of those who believed in the hand of a ‘Creator’ or God, coordinating life in a divine plan.
Creative Evolution proposes a third explanation in what Bergson calls élan vital’ or ‘vital impetus’, a force that infuses all matter and drives it forward into an ever-changing and infinite variety of living forms. This appears as a vital impetus that can also be related to humanity’s own creative life force. Bergson’s book builds on his ‘Theory of Time’ as set forth in works such as ‘Matter and Memory’ and ‘Time and Free Will’. In these works, and in the present volume, Bergson sees continuous ‘duration’ as real time, as opposed to the way in which time is divided up into measured units by the ‘organising’ mind of science.
Life, as we really experience it, is subject to constant change and our tendency to explain evolutionary change by looking only at ‘ends’ achieved rather than the processes by which they emerge, divorces us from the life force itself.
Instead, Bergson feels we need to reengage with our instincts as well as with our intelligence in order to understand the evolutionary process, as both co-exist to some extent within us, all forms of life having a common origin in that instinctual, innate knowledge of simpler life forms. Though these may be unconscious or semi-conscious, they are, in Bergson’s view, much more in touch with the ever-changing nature of real time than the analytical and rational knowledge of our species
As he writes: “Our thought, in its purely logical form, is incapable of presenting the true nature of life, the full meaning of the evolutionary movement. Created by life, in definite circumstances, to act on definite things, how can it embrace life, of which it is only an emanation or an aspect?”
It is to attempt an answer to this question that ‘Creative Evolution’ directs its attention.
Henri Bergson’s highly influential book, ‘Creative Evolution’ (‘Evolution Creatrice’, 1907) established a theory of evolution - called ‘Creative Evolution Theory’ - which gained a considerable following in the first half of the 20th Century. It also helped the author to win the Nobel Prize in 192...
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Henri Bergson: Nobel Prize-Winning Pioneer of Modern PhilosophyHenri Bergson (1859–1941) was one of the most famous and influential French philosophers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, Bergson revolutionized modern thought by challenging the rigid, mechanistic views of science. Instead, he championed the power of human intuition, the vital force of existence, and the fluid nature of time. Today, his profound and beautifully written works remain essential reading, perfectly suited for your ebook or audiobook collection.Bergson’s groundbreaking ideas shaped not only classic philosophy but also modern literature, psychology, and art. His theories on memory and the subjective experience of time (which he called duration) famously influenced literary giants like Marcel Proust and James Joyce, bridging the gap between science and the human soul.Why explore the works of Henri Bergson?🏆 Nobel-Winning Brilliance: Recognized globally for his rich, vitalizing ideas and the brilliant, poetic skill with which they are presented.🧠 Groundbreaking Classics: Dive into his most celebrated masterpieces, including his magnum opus Creative Evolution, as well as Matter and Memory and Time and Free Will.💡 Accessible Philosophy: Unlike many of his contemporaries, Bergson wrote with an engaging and highly accessible style, making complex ideas about life, consciousness, and evolution easy to grasp.🎧 Ideal for Audio & Digital: His clear, evocative prose and thought-provoking concepts translate perfectly into deeply engaging audiobooks and immersive digital reads.Expand your mind and explore the deepest mysteries of existence. Browse the catalog today and discover the enduring, revolutionary brilliance of Henri Bergson!
Henri Bergson: Nobel Prize-Winning Pioneer of Modern PhilosophyHenri Bergson (1859–1941) was one of the most famous and influential French philosophers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, Bergson revolutionized modern thought by challenging th...
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