Meaning of the War

Henri Bergson

Description

The events leading up to the outbreak of World War I galvanized early-twentieth-century thinkers and intellectuals, prompting many to revisit the political and philosophical causes and implications of armed conflict. The Meaning of War is derived from the text of a talk that Henri Bergson, an important French philosopher, delivered to the president and key government officials in December 1914.

Sujets

• Histoire
• Military history

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 juillet 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781776583775
• Langue: English

Extrait

THE MEANING OF THE WAR
LIFE & MATTER IN CONFLICT
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HENRI BERGSON
 
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The Meaning of the War Life & Matter in Conflict First published in 1915 Epub ISBN 978-1-77658-377-5 Also available: PDF ISBN 978-1-77658-378-2 © 2013 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike. Visit www.thefloatingpress.com
Contents
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Introduction Life and Matter at War The Force Which Wastes and that Which Does Not Waste
Introduction
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This little volume contains the discourse delivered by M. Bergson asPresident of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques at itsannual public meeting on December 12, 1914. It is the address whichpreceded the announcement of the prizes and awards bestowed by theAcademy. It is now issued in book form with the consent of the author,and his full appreciation of the object, to give it the widestcirculation.