Matter and Memory (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic Inquiry into Perception, Consciousness, Memory, and the Mind-Body ProblemBy Henri Bergson
Length10h 57m
About this audiobook
In Matter and Memory (1896), Henri Bergson offers one of modern philosophy's most original accounts of perception, embodiment, and recollection. Written in a lucid yet demanding style that combines metaphysical argument with close attention to psychology and neurology, the book challenges both materialist reductionism and idealist abstraction. Bergson distinguishes habit-memory from pure memory, arguing that the body is not a storehouse of images but a center of action within a wider field of images. Situated between nineteenth-century spiritualism, emerging brain science, and early phenomenology, the work redefines the relation between mind and matter. Bergson, a French philosopher and later Nobel laureate in literature, was deeply engaged with the scientific debates of his age, especially theories of aphasia, cerebral localization, and evolutionary adaptation. His broader philosophy of duration—lived time as fluid, creative continuity—shapes this inquiry. Matter and Memory can be read as his attempt to defend the irreducibility of consciousness without denying the importance of the body and the brain. This book is highly recommended to readers interested in philosophy of mind, memory studies, phenomenology, and the history of psychology. Though challenging, it rewards careful reading with a profound account of how consciousness inhabits the world.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.5 (112)
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GenrePhilosophy
Length10 hrs 57 mins
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Publish dateNov 1, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Matter and Memory (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6TRANSLATORS' NOTE
7INTRODUCTION
8Chapter 1: Of the Selection of Images For Conscious Presentation. What Our Body Means and Does
9Chapter 2: Of the Recognition of Images. Memory and Brain
10Chapter 3: Of the Survival of Images. Memory and Mind
11Chapter 4:The Delimiting and Fixing of Images. Perception and Matter. Soul and Body
12Summary and Conclusion
13Analysis
14Reflection
15Memorable Quotes
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