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Creative Evolution: Humanity's Natural Creative Impulse,Used
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Creative EvolutionBy Henri BergsonTranslated by Arthur MitchellThe history of the evolution of life, incomplete as it yet is, already reveals to us how the intellect has been formed, by an uninterrupted progress, along a line which ascends through the vertebrate series up to man. It shows us in the faculty of understanding an appendage of the faculty of acting, a more and more precise, more and more complex and supple adaptation of the consciousness of living beings to the conditions of existence that are made for them. Hence should result this consequence that our intellect, in the narrow sense of the word, is intended to secure the perfect fitting of our body to its environment, to represent the relations of external things among themselvesin short, to think matter. Such will indeed be one of the conclusions of the present essay. We shall see that the human intellect feels at home among inanimate objects, more especially among solids, where our action finds its fulcrum and our industry its tools; that our concepts have been formed on the model of solids; that our logic is, preeminently, the logic of solids; that, consequently, our intellect triumphs in geometry, wherein is revealed the kinship of logical thought with unorganized matter, and where the intellect has only to follow its natural movement, after the lightest possible contact with experience, in order to go from discovery to discovery, sure that experience is following behind it and will justify it invariably.Creative Evolution (French: L'Evolution creatrice) is a 1907 book by French philosopher Henri Bergson. Its English translation appeared in 1911. The book provides an alternate explanation for Darwin's mechanism of evolution, suggesting that evolution is motivated by an lan vital, a "vital impetus" that can also be understood as humanity's natural creative impulse. The book was very popular in the early decades of the twentieth century, before the Neodarwinian synthesis was developed.The book also develops concepts of time (offered in Bergson's earlier work) which significantly influenced modernist writers and thinkers such as Marcel Proust. For example, Bergson's term "duration" refers to a more individual, subjective experience of time, as opposed to mathematical, objectively measurable "clock time." In Creative Evolution, Bergson suggests that the experience of time as "duration" can best be understood through creative intuition, not through intellect.Harvard philosopher William James intended to write the introduction to the English translation of the book, but died in 1910 prior to its completion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Creative Evolution'? A: 'Creative Evolution' by Henri Bergson explores the idea that evolution is driven by a vital impulse, suggesting an alternative to Darwin's theory. The book emphasizes humanity's natural creative impulse and how intellect has evolved in relation to our environment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Creative Evolution'? A: The author of 'Creative Evolution' is Henri Bergson, a renowned French philosopher known for his contributions to philosophy and the concept of time.
- Q: When was 'Creative Evolution' first published? A: 'Creative Evolution' was first published in French in 1907, with its English translation appearing in 1911.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in the book? A: The book discusses key concepts such as the élan vital, which is a vital impetus driving evolution, and the subjective experience of time referred to as 'duration', contrasting it with objective 'clock time'.
- Q: What is the significance of the term 'duration' in Bergson's philosophy? A: In Bergson's philosophy, 'duration' refers to a subjective experience of time that emphasizes individual perception, contrasting with the objective measurement of time used in mathematics and science.
- Q: How many pages does 'Creative Evolution' have? A: 'Creative Evolution' contains 206 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Creative Evolution' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Creative Evolution' suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, 'Creative Evolution' offers insights that remain relevant today, particularly in discussions around creativity, evolution, and the philosophy of time, making it suitable for modern readers interested in these topics.
- Q: What influence did 'Creative Evolution' have on later thinkers? A: 'Creative Evolution' significantly influenced modernist writers and thinkers, including Marcel Proust, particularly in their understanding of time and creativity.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Creative Evolution' is offered in new condition.