Acid Horizon Matter and Memory: An Intro to Henri Bergson with Jack Bagby
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Apr 20, 2024 Jack Bagby, an expert on Henri Bergson's 'Matter and Memory', delves into Bergson's theory of perception, memory, and consciousness. They discuss Bergson's influence on other philosophers, the complexity of our experience of images, perceptual hierarchy, ethical considerations, dreams, and the relevance of Bergson's methodology to modern cognitive studies.
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Bergson's Theory of the Image
- Bergson's "image" is central to his philosophy, encompassing all of reality as a dynamic process.
- It bridges the gap between subjective experience and objective reality, being more than a representation but less than a static thing.
Bergson's Concept of Memory
- Bergson posits that the past has objective reality, existing independently of our memory.
- He rejects the notion of memories being stored in the brain, proposing instead a concept of a 'virtual' past.
Bergson's Use of Common Sense
- Bergson uses common sense to challenge traditional metaphysical splits between mind and world.
- He also critiques common sense's tendency to view reality as static snapshots rather than a dynamic flow.