Bergsonism
- noun
- /ˈbɜrɡsənˌɪzəm/
- Specialized
- Likewise, when Pelletier sought to bolster his Celtism with a reference to contemporary philosophy, he did not turn to Cartesianism, but followed his Symbolist allies in endorsing Bergsonism.
Examples
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Simondon (who, despite himself, merely confirms his Bergsonism here) deduces that a living being's topology now needs a living being's chronology associated with it.
Academic text (2017) -
For an analysis of the Bergsonism of Gleizes and Metzinger and its relation to neo-Symbolist theories, see my "Bergson and Cubism: A Reassessment," Art Journal, Winter 1988, 341-349.
Academic text (1992) -
Put in Deleuze's terms from Bergsonism, essences are "virtual," and infinitely exceed the actualities of the world (94-96).
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Bergsonism emphasizes the importance of Bergsonism as a fundamental aspect of existence and understanding life.
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Many modern philosophers draw upon Bergsonism to explore the dynamic nature of consciousness and time.
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In her lecture, she explained how Bergsonism offers a unique perspective on the continuity of life and thought.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Bergsonism = Bergson (semi-transparent) = Bergson + ism
The formation 'Bergson' + '-ism' clearly denotes a doctrine named after Bergson, but understanding the content requires knowledge of the philosopher.
Etymology
The word Bergsonism comes from the name Bergson, the French philosopher Henri Bergson, and the ending -ism, which means 'a system of belief' or 'a way of thinking'. Bergson spoke about 'duration' as time that flows and about 'élan vital' meaning 'life force', so Bergsonism is the set of ideas that follow his view of life and time.
