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From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
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From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Bergson, reality is life; and knowledge, of course, is a function of life.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
Bergsonnoun
French philosopher who proposed elan vital as the cause of evolution and development (1859-1941)
From this reading For Bergson, reality is life; and knowledge, of course, is a function of life.
Bergson's
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From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
Carr
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From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
gotten under control
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
correctionsnounUS /kərˈekʃənz/
the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
couplingnounUS /ˈkʌplɪŋ/
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For Bergson, reality is life; and knowledge, of course, is a function of life.
CreativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
EPISTEMOLOGYnounUS /eˌpɪstəˈmɑːlədʒiː/
the philosophical theory of knowledge
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
Essai
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From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
divisible by two
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
EvolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading For Bergson, reality is life; and knowledge, of course, is a function of life.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
the act of giving
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
only a very short time before
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading _theory of knowledge_ and _theory of life_ seem to us inseparable.”
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading _theory of knowledge_ and _theory of life_ seem to us inseparable.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _theory of knowledge_ and _theory of life_ seem to us inseparable.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
metaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
not any; not one
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _theory of knowledge_ and _theory of life_ seem to us inseparable.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
ONTOLOGYnounUS /ɑːnˈtɑːlədʒi/
(computer science) a rigorous and exhaustive organization of some knowledge domain that is usually hierarchical and contains all the relevant entities and their relations
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
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 fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading For Bergson, reality is life; and knowledge, of course, is a function of life.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _theory of knowledge_ and _theory of life_ seem to us inseparable.”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading _theory of knowledge_ and _theory of life_ seem to us inseparable.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _theory of knowledge_ and _theory of life_ seem to us inseparable.”
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
Wildon
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From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All the essential principles of this metaphysics are contained in the first of Bergson’s philosophical books, _Time and Free Will_.[100] The two later books, _Matter and Memory_ and _Creative Evolution_, have not modified it, and have hardly even developed it--in the sense, that is, that no vital corrections or additions to the principles of the _Essai_ have been made.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ONTOLOGY AND EPISTEMOLOGY My reason for coupling these two subjects in one heading is suggested by the following words quoted from the Introduction to _Creative Evolution_: “...
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “The fundamental character of Bergson’s philosophy,” writes H. Wildon Carr,[99] “is ... to emphasize the primary importance of the conception of life as giving the key to the nature of knowledge.”
