Henri Bergson

Henri-Louis Bergson (October 18, 1859 –January 4, 1941) is a French-Jewish philosopher who is influential in the tradition of continental philosophy, especially during the first half of the twentieth century until the Second World War.

Bergson is known for his arguments that processes of immediate experience and intuition are more significant than abstract rationalism and science for understanding reality.

He is awarded the 1927 Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his rich and vitalizing ideas and the brilliant skill with which they have been presented"

In 1930 France awards him its highest honor, the Grand-Croix de la Legion d'honneur.

Bergson's great popularity creates a controversy in France where his views are seen as opposing the secular and scientific attitude adopted by the Republic's officials.

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