Bergson

Henri Bergson was a French philosopher who explored human consciousness and experience. He believed that life cannot be fully understood through scientific analysis alone; instead, it involves an intrinsic flow called "duration," which is the continuous, subjective experience of time. Bergson emphasized intuition—an immediate, non-analytical insight—as essential to grasping reality, especially the creative and evolving aspects of life. His ideas highlight the difference between measurable, mechanical time and the lived, qualitative sense of duration, encouraging a deeper appreciation of personal experience and the dynamic nature of reality.