Henri Bergson
Henri Bergson (1859–1941) was a French philosopher, professor and sociologist.
Also recorded as H. Bergson; Henry Bergson; Henri Louis Bergson; Berxon.
Overview
Born at Paris in 1859, died at Paris in 1941.
In detail
Henri Bergson studied at Lycée Condorcet, École Normale Supérieure and University of Paris. training under Émile Boutroux and Félix Ravaisson-Mollien is recorded. Gabriel Marcel, Émile Bréhier and Louis Lavelle are recorded as having studied under Henri Bergson. the recorded working language is French.
The field of work recorded is philosophy, metaphysics and epistemology. The authority associates the name with continental philosophy. Zeno of Elea, Plato and Aristotle are recorded as an influence.
Employment is recorded with Collège de France and lycée David d'Angers. Positions recorded include seat 7 of the Académie française and president. Membership is recorded of Académie Française, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Distinctions recorded are Nobel Prize in Literature, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Concours général and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Sources
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