Bergson and History: Transforming the Modern Regime of Historicity

Leon ter Schure

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    Abstract

    Twenty-first-century societies are no longer oriented towards the future, but increasingly to the present moment. Bergson and History shows how Henri Bergson’s philosophy of time and life can help us to restore the relevance of history in our presentistic society and culture. Bergson allows us to transform the ‘modern regime of historicity’, by situating human history within the broader framework of life as a creative becoming.
    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
    Awarding Institution
    • University of Groningen
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • Nauta, Lodi, Supervisor
    • Boomkens, Rene, Supervisor
    • Evink, Casper, Supervisor
    • Runia, Eelco, Co-supervisor
    Award date19-Jan-2017
    Place of Publication[Groningen]
    Publisher
    Print ISBNs9789036794107
    Publication statusPublished - 2017

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