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In Chapter XIV of "Just David," entitled "The Tower Window," David's unwavering curiosity and innocence lead him to venture once again into the domain of his Lady of the Roses. Setting out with his violin, he is initially disappointed not to find her in the garden but is drawn to the majestic house by the allure of unfamiliar music and the architectural beauty he has long admired from afar. Upon entering the house, David is entranced by the opulence and novel surroundings he encounters—a stark contrast…-
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Chapter XIII of "Just David," titled "A Surprise for Mr. Jack," unfolds a poignant narrative embedding the transformative influence of a young boy, David, on the villagers and particularly on the lives at the Holly farmhouse. The chapter reveals how David, with his unique perspective on life and nature, gradually changes the worldview of the pragmatic Simeon Holly and his wife, Ellen. David's peculiar behaviors—his preference for sunsets over supper, flowers over toy pistols, and his compassionate…
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Chapter X of "Just David" entitled "The Lady of the Roses" showcases a significant development in the life of a young boy named David and his impact on the lives of those around him, especially Joe and his family. The chapter opens with David's transformative presence in Joe's life, bringing music, companionship, and food to alleviate the hardships of Joe's family. Joe's love for music, inherited from his father, resonates deeply with David, leading to a heartfelt sharing of David's violin, offering Joe a…
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Chapter XXI of "Just David," entitled "Heavy Hearts," portrays the deep concern and affection the community feels for young David, who has fallen severely ill. For a week, David has been absent from his usual haunts, causing some distress to his friend, Jill. It is soon revealed that David, beloved for his kindness and musical talent, is dangerously sick with a fever, speculated to be typhoid or scarlet fever, which he allegedly contracted while visiting the Glaspell residence to teach blind Joe how to…
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It is drawn by the future rather than pushed by the past, achieving progress through both the accumulation of experiences and the intrinsic push for experimentation and novelty inherent to life itself. At the core of this philosophy is the notion that life is fundamentally a creative and forward-moving force. This fundamentally counters any notion of 'non-morality.' Instead, it suggests a universe inherently inclined towards complexity, consciousness, and, perhaps implicitly, towards higher forms of moral…-
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The critic must understand that philosophical intuition, far from excluding science, presupposes it, and in fact, builds upon it. The difference between metaphysical and aesthetic intuition lies in their goals. The artist seeks to express, to externalize in a sensory form an inner state; the philosopher, although he also translates intuition into images, uses these images as springboards to propel the mind towards a reality that these images can at best only symbolize. The intention in philosophy is to…
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This preface introduces the essence and aims of a book designed to elucidate Henri Bergson's philosophy for the general public. Originating from two articles published in the "Revue des Deux Mondes" in February 1912, the author expands on these initial sketches by adding continuous notes for further clarification on certain points. The text is candid about its purpose: not to present a comprehensive critical analysis of Bergson's work—deemed premature given Bergson's ongoing contributions—but rather to…
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Reflecting on the profound influence of Henri Bergson's philosophy, this chapter emphasizes how Bergson's work signifies a pivotal moment in the course of human thought, particularly with regards to religion and the interpretation of life and reality. Bergson's philosophy, rooted in the concept of creative evolution, is not merely an academic pursuit but a journey that ventures beyond the explicit content of his books, exploring the very essence of consciousness and the latent potential within human…
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Introduction to “Aucassin and Nicolete”: A Unique Artistic Poetic Work “Aucassin and Nicolete” stands as a remarkable and rare artifact in the realm of artistic poetry. Its survival through the turbulent waves of time, which have erased much of ancient literary treasures like those of Menander and Sappho, presents a unique glimpse into a form of storytelling from the twelfth or thirteenth century that combines prose and verse in a singular manner—known as the cante-fable. Unlike the fabliaux and…-
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A New Philosophy: Henri Bergson This chapter introduces Henri Bergson's philosophy, centering on the concept of duration as its foundational intuition. Bergson's philosophy is distinguished by its emphasis on action and the intuition of time, challenging the traditional static view of existence. The chapter outlines Bergson's critical approach to understanding and evaluating philosophy, not through isolated propositions but through the holistic experience of duration, illuminating its significance by…
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