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H. Bergson on the Problem of Origin of Life
- Source :
- Problemos, Vol 105 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Vilnius University Press, 2024.
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Abstract
- Henri Bergson’s conjectures about the origin of life avoid providing a solution to the problem, and yet he did make some suggestions. A close reading of his texts reveals the philosopher’s implicit assumption of an origin of life on Earth through natural processes. This paper is concerned with the concept of an élan, and focuses on the evolution of this philosophical concept in Bergson’s thought. The argument divides the élan from its constant companion, vital, in order to highlight its non-spiritual aspect which applies to what that Bergson described as “physiological life.” I emphasize that élan has a history, and that there must have been a moment when an élan began. Finally, the argument moves from élan’s history/origin to life’s history/origin.
- Subjects :
- Bergson
origin of life
physiological life
élan
élan vital
Philosophy (General)
B1-5802
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English, Lithuanian
- ISSN :
- 13921126 and 24246158
- Volume :
- 105
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Problemos
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.3f4bfffe50ce40c99fb33f93ffda2b08
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.15388/Problemos.2024.105.5