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Humanistic Studies of the University of Kansas, Vol. 1

Chapter II

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The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.
Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.
It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.
I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.
This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.
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Humanistic Studies of the University of Kansas, Vol. 1

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Humanistic Studies of the University of Kansas, Vol. 1 is here in full — 20 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.
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Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.
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It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.
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I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.
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This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.
/ðɪs ɪkˈspresəz wɪð ˈeləɡəns ənd fɔːrs mʌtʃ ʌv maɪ oʊn riˈækʃən tuː ðə ˈdɑːktrən/

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agreements noun US /əˈɡriːmənts/

plural of “agreement” — the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading “It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.”

contribution noun US /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading “The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.”

critique noun US /krəˈtiːk/

an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

From this reading “I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.”

expresses noun US /ɪkˈspresəz/

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading “This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.”

independently adverb US /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/

on your own; without outside help

From this reading “It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.”

Mystical adjective US /ˈmɪstɪkəl/

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading “The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.”

Psychology noun US /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/

the science of mental life

From this reading “The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.”

thesis noun US /ˈθiːsəs/

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

From this reading “The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.”

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Scientific Methods adjective + noun counted as “scientific method”

a method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses

In this reading “The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.”

under contribution preposition + noun

In this reading “The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.”

arrived at verb + particle counted as “arrive at”

reach a destination, either real or abstract

In this reading “It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.”

second part noun + noun

In this reading “The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.”

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102

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From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

107

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From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

1909

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From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

agreementsnounUS /əˈɡriːmənts/

plural of “agreement” — the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

Belot

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From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

BERGSON'S

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From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

critiquenounUS /krəˈtiːk/

an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.

essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.

forcenounUS /fɔːrs/

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.

freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

GENIUSnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

Gustave

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From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/

on your own; without outside help

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

Intuitionismnoun

(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired primarily by intuition

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

MethodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

MuchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

MysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

others

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From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.

papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

PARTnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

PsychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/

the science of mental life

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.

reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading I have reported a part of the brilliant critique of Bergson’s doctrine of freedom by Monsieur Gustave Belot.

resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

ScientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

thesisnounUS /ˈθiːsəs/

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

THREEnounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It has not seemed to me necessary always to note these agreements of thought arrived at independently by myself and others.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading This expresses with elegance and force much of my own reaction to the doctrine.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Much of this material was written in 1909, since which time a number of views which some of mine resemble more or less have been published.

YearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading The Mystical Yearning of Intuitionism 102 PART THREE BERGSON’S GENIUS 107 PREFACE In the second part of this essay material from two papers published in the _Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods_ has been laid under contribution, and also from my doctor’s thesis.

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