Time and Free Will

Henri Bergson, a prominent French philosopher of the early 20th century, is renowned for his exploration of free will and consciousness, particularly in his influential work, Time and Free Will. In this thought-provoking audiobook, he critiques mechanistic views of causality and introduces the concept of "la durée," or lived time, as foundational to understanding freedom and intuition. His dualistic approach emphasizes instinct over intellect and asserts that genuine knowledge arises through empathy and experience, making his writings rich with vivid imagery. Despite a decline in his popularity post-World War II, Bergson's ideas have seen a revival, notably impacting contemporary thought and drawing parallels with Hindu philosophy.