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About Henri Bergson
Henri Bergson was a renowned French philosopher who was very prominent during the early 20th century. Throughout his career, he made an immense contribution to the continental philosophical tradition. He gained lots of attention for his opinion that when trying to understand the reality of life, intuition and immediate experiences are more important than science and abstract rationalism.
He went on to publish a number of books to support his arguments. Some of his most popular books were entitled “Creative Evolution” and “Time and Free Will”.
Personal Life
His father Michał Bergson was a popular composer. His mother Katherine Levison played a key role in the development of his career. He was raised alongside a sister called Mina Bergson. In 1891, he married Louise Neuberger.
Education
In 1878, he completed his studies at Lycée Fontanes. He later joined the École Normale Supérieure at the age of 19 before attending the University of Paris.
Accolades
He was a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature award in 1927. Three years later, he was honored with the Grand-Croix de la Legion d'honneur.
Facts
During the beginning of his career, he worked as a teacher at the popular Lycée Blaise-Pascal.
His works were influenced by some great philosophers like Charles Darwin and William James.
Aside from French, he was fluent in English.
Other scholars such as Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Jean-Paul Sartre were inspired by his works.
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F.A.Q. about Henri Bergson
When is his birthday?
Henri Bergson's birthday is on October 18, 1859.
In how many days is his birthday?
Henri's birthday is in 177 days
How old was Henri when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 4, 1941.
How old would he be today?
Henri Bergson would be 164 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Henri from?
He was born in Paris, France.