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The Philosophy of Henri Bergson with Barry Allen
Sep 27, 2023
Barry Allen, Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy, discusses the philosophy of Henri Bergson. Topics include: transition from analytic to continental philosophy, the spiritual power of the mind, consciously aligning with the Bergsonian impulse, exploring openness and psychosis, impact of COVID-19 on martial arts training, overlap between martial arts and Bergson's philosophy, book projects and synthesizing Native American traditions with Western philosophy.
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- Bergson's concepts on the body in action provide insights for understanding martial arts, movement, learning, and effectiveness.
- Bergson challenges traditional Western perspectives on time by emphasizing becoming, change, and the immaterial nature of time.
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The Influence of Bergson's Philosophy on Martial Arts
Bergson's concepts and motivations for thinking about the body in action provide valuable insights for understanding martial arts, especially in relation to movement, learning, and effectiveness.
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