An Introduction to Metaphysics by Henri Bergson

1. What is the primary focus of Bergson's metaphysics?

A) Ethical dilemmas.
B) The study of physical objects.
C) The nature of time and experience.
D) The existence of God.

2. Which philosophy contrasts with Bergson's ideas by emphasizing intellect over intuition?

A) Romanticism.
B) Rationalism.
C) Existentialism.
D) Pragmatism.

3. Bergson often contrasts the concepts of 'mechanical' and:

A) Emotional.
B) Vital.
C) Physical.
D) Philosophical.

4. What significance does Bergson place on memory?

A) It is a hindrance to knowledge.
B) It is purely biological.
C) It is crucial for our understanding of self.
D) It is irrelevant to the present.

5. How does Bergson challenge traditional views of causality?

A) By affirming strict determinism.
B) By arguing for a more dynamic understanding.
C) By focusing solely on material causes.
D) By denying causation altogether.

6. Which of Bergson's concepts emphasizes the continuous flow of time?

A) Space.
B) Divisibility.
C) Duration.
D) Existentialism.

7. What does Bergson mean by 'élan vital'?

A) The quest for knowledge.
B) The flow of time.
C) The struggle for existence.
D) The vital impulse or life force.

8. Bergson's philosophy has been linked to which branch of philosophy?

A) Behaviorism.
B) Process philosophy.
C) Analytic philosophy.
D) Postmodernism.

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