The Multiplicity Of Conscious States And The Idea Of Duration

The Multiplicity of Conscious States and the Idea of Duration is a philosophical work by Henri Bergson, originally published in 1896. This book explores the nature of consciousness and time, arguing that the traditional way of understanding time as a series of discrete moments is inadequate. Instead, Bergson posits that time is a continuous flow, and that our experience of it is shaped by our consciousness. He argues that there are multiple states of consciousness, each with its own unique qualities and characteristics, and that these states are not reducible to one another. Bergson also considers the implications of his ideas for our understanding of free will, memory, and creativity. This work is considered a seminal contribution to the field of phenomenology and has had a significant influence on subsequent philosophical and psychological thought.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.