Matter and Memory
Matter and Memory by Henri Bergson, published by Neeland Media on November 28, 2021, is a philosophical exploration that delves into human nature and the spirituality of memory. This edition, comprising 174 pages, presents Bergson’s investigation into the function of the brain, challenging the notion that memory is merely a material phenomenon confined to a specific part of the nervous system. He posits a dualistic relationship between matter and memory, prompting a thorough examination of the connection between body and mind.
Readers will encounter Bergson’s theories on sense, dualism, and pure perception, as well as his notable concept of virtuality and the memory cone. The work is characterized by its complexity and existential themes, reflecting Bergson’s extensive research and pathological investigations that underpin his philosophical arguments. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translation by Nancy Margaret Paul and W. Scott Palmer, making it a thoughtful addition for those interested in philosophy, science, and the intricate relationship between mind and body.
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French philosopher Henri Bergson produced four major works in his lifetime, the second of which, “Matter and Memory”, is a philosophical and complex nineteenth century exploration of human nature and the spirituality of memory. In this work, Bergson investigates the function of the brain, and opposes the idea of memory being of a material nature, lodged within a particular part of the nervous system. He makes a claim early in this essay that matter and memory are dualistic, leading to a careful consideration of the problems in the relation of body and mind. His theories on sense, dualism, pure perception, concept of virtuality, and famous image of the memory cone often make Bergson’s essay a confusing and challenging existentialist work. However, the years of research and extensive pathological investigations spent in preparation for this and other essays have gained Bergson great distinction as a brilliant, though unjustly neglected, theorist and philosopher. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translation of Nancy Margaret Paul and W. Scott Palmer.
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