54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


    • Chapter I – The Compleat Angler Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – The Compleat Angler opens with a friendly agreement that sets the stage for a thoughtful journey into both companionship and the art of fishing. Piscator, a serene and skilled angler, readily accepts Venator’s proposal to join a day’s otter hunting in exchange for two peaceful days dedicated solely to angling. Their pact isn't just about leisure—it reflects a balance of shared interest and respect for each other’s passions. With warm resolve, Piscator promises to be at Amwell Hill…
    • Chapter I – Mr Bergson’s Work and the General Directions of Contemporary Thought Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I opens with a reflection on how Henri Bergson's thought marks a turning point in modern philosophy, particularly in how we approach consciousness, reality, and the sacred. His work introduces a way of thinking that does not begin with definitions or logical premises but with life itself—moving, changing, and creating. Bergson places intuition and imagination at the center of philosophical inquiry, offering an alternative to the sterile detachment often found in rigid rationalism. Though he does…
    • Chapter I – Method Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins by positioning philosophical intuition not in opposition to science, but as its extension—one that builds on scientific understanding to reach deeper truths. Rather than reject scientific inquiry, Henri Bergson insists that true philosophy depends on it while going beyond its limits. Science gives us clarity and structure, but it cannot fully express the flow of life. Where science categorizes and defines, philosophy—through intuition—touches the essence that lies beneath. This…
    • Chapter I – Antecedent Events Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I - Antecedent Events begins with a portrait of early 18th-century England, where social reformers were disturbed by the harsh treatment of debtors. James Oglethorpe, deeply moved by the conditions in London’s prisons, spearheaded a vision for a colony that would rehabilitate the poor rather than punish them. He saw land in America as a means to offer a fresh start, believing that structured opportunity could restore dignity. Parliament responded, and by 1732, a charter was granted to the…
    • A New Philosophy: Henri Bergson Cover
      by LovelyMay A New Philosophy by Henri Bergson is a collection of essays where Bergson explores the nature of time, consciousness, and intuition, advocating for a philosophy that emphasizes direct experience and the fluidity of life over rigid, intellectual analysis.
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