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The Meaning Of The War: Life And Matter In Conflict (1915)

The Meaning Of The War: Life And Matter In Conflict (1915)

Bergson, Henri
Carr, H. Wildon

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PhilosophyArmed ForcesWeaponry & Vehicles

ISBN10: 054871150X
ISBN13: 9780548711507
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 3 2007
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Meaning of the War: Life and Matter in Conflict (1915) is a philosophical work by Henri Bergson that explores the nature of war and its impact on human life. Bergson argues that war is not simply a political or economic conflict, but a fundamental clash between different conceptions of life and matter.Drawing on his theories of vitalism and intuition, Bergson suggests that life is a creative and dynamic force that cannot be reduced to mechanical or materialistic explanations. He sees war as a manifestation of the struggle between life and matter, in which the former seeks to assert its creative power over the latter.Bergson also reflects on the spiritual and moral dimensions of war, arguing that it can serve as a catalyst for personal and social transformation. He suggests that the experience of war can awaken individuals to the deeper meaning of life and inspire them to embrace a more spiritual and ethical way of living.Overall, The Meaning of the War is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the philosophical implications of war, and a testament to Bergson's enduring influence as a philosopher of life and 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.

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