Henri Bergson

Decision-Making: Embracing the Future with Clarity

Transitioning to a broader context, Bergson’s message resonates with both pragmatic thought and existential philosophy. Thinkers like William James argue that genuine commitment to action is foundational to personal progress. Similarly, Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialism stresses that 'existence precedes essence,' meaning we define ourselves through conscious, forward-facing decisions—never retreating from reality. [...]

Bridging Thought and Action in Everyday Life

Henri Bergson's insight highlights a profound duality in the pursuit of a meaningful life: the imperative to cultivate intellectual depth while remaining poised for decisive action. This philosophy calls for individuals to embody both wisdom and initiative, suggesting that greatness emerges not merely from contemplation or boldness alone, but from their intersection. [...]

To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly. — Henri Bergson

Bergson’s call to 'go on creating oneself endlessly' foregrounds the creative aspect of existence. Virginia Woolf’s *Orlando* (1928) dramatizes a protagonist who literally and figuratively reinvents themselves through centuries and identities, illustrating the endless act of self-creation suggested by Bergson’s philosophy. [...]