Henri Bergson

Henri Bergson was a prominent French philosopher born in 1859. He played a significant role in shaping the landscape of philosophy, particularly in the realms of analytic and continental philosophy. His ideas and concepts garnered considerable influence, especially during the first half of the 20th century, until the outbreak of the Second World War.

Bergson's philosophical legacy extended beyond his lifetime, with his work experiencing a resurgence of interest after 1966. This renewed attention was largely sparked by Gilles Deleuze's publication of Le Bergsonisme, which helped to reintroduce Bergson's ideas to a new generation of philosophers and scholars. As a result, Bergson's influence continued to be felt in the years following his death in 1941, solidifying his position as a major figure in the history of philosophy.