Re:Henri Bergson’s debate with Albert Einstein swayed the 19...
by snowwrestler on Tuesday May 10, 2016 @03:09PM
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> Perhaps that is the fault of a deficient classical education, rather than the merit (or lack thereof) of Bergson's ideas?
My point was not about merit, it was about cultural impact.
But having had some time to think about it, I'm probably wrong. Kuhn's concept of the "paradigm shift" is more recent than Bergson. While not directly challenging a specific theory the way Bergson did, it has certainly captured the imagination of the public and of scientists.
That said, it seems that Bergon's star has faded over time. I looked up a few lists of the most influential modern philosophers and he is not usually highly ranked.
My point was not about merit, it was about cultural impact.
But having had some time to think about it, I'm probably wrong. Kuhn's concept of the "paradigm shift" is more recent than Bergson. While not directly challenging a specific theory the way Bergson did, it has certainly captured the imagination of the public and of scientists.
That said, it seems that Bergon's star has faded over time. I looked up a few lists of the most influential modern philosophers and he is not usually highly ranked.