William James And Henri Bergson

William James and Henri Bergson: A Study in Contrasting Theories of Life is a book written by Horace Meyer Kallen that explores the philosophical theories of two influential thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into two parts, with the first half focusing on the work of William James, an American philosopher and psychologist, and the second half examining the ideas of Henri Bergson, a French philosopher.Kallen compares and contrasts the two philosophers' views on a range of topics, including consciousness, time, free will, and the nature of reality. He argues that while James and Bergson shared a common interest in the study of human experience, they approached these topics from fundamentally different perspectives.James, Kallen notes, was heavily influenced by the scientific method and sought to understand human consciousness through empirical observation and experimentation. Bergson, on the other hand, rejected the idea that consciousness could be understood through scientific analysis and instead emphasized the importance of intuition and subjective experience.Kallen's book also delves into the historical context in which James and Bergson developed their theories, exploring the intellectual and cultural movements that influenced their work. He argues that James and Bergson's ideas were shaped by the broader philosophical and scientific debates of their time, and that their work continues to influence contemporary thought in a variety of fields.Overall, William James and Henri Bergson: A Study in Contrasting Theories of Life offers a comprehensive exploration of the ideas of two important philosophers, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or the study of human consciousness.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.