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An Introduction to Metaphysics by Henri Bergson
Contributed by: Platt
  • 1. What is the primary focus of Bergson's metaphysics?
A) The study of physical objects.
B) The existence of God.
C) Ethical dilemmas.
D) The nature of time and experience.
  • 2. Which philosophy contrasts with Bergson's ideas by emphasizing intellect over intuition?
A) Rationalism.
B) Pragmatism.
C) Romanticism.
D) Existentialism.
  • 3. Bergson often contrasts the concepts of 'mechanical' and:
A) Vital.
B) Philosophical.
C) Physical.
D) Emotional.
  • 4. What significance does Bergson place on memory?
A) It is purely biological.
B) It is irrelevant to the present.
C) It is a hindrance to knowledge.
D) It is crucial for our understanding of self.
  • 5. How does Bergson challenge traditional views of causality?
A) By focusing solely on material causes.
B) By denying causation altogether.
C) By affirming strict determinism.
D) By arguing for a more dynamic understanding.
  • 6. Which of Bergson's concepts emphasizes the continuous flow of time?
A) Divisibility.
B) Space.
C) Existentialism.
D) Duration.
  • 7. What does Bergson mean by 'élan vital'?
A) The quest for knowledge.
B) The vital impulse or life force.
C) The flow of time.
D) The struggle for existence.
  • 8. Bergson's philosophy has been linked to which branch of philosophy?
A) Postmodernism.
B) Process philosophy.
C) Analytic philosophy.
D) Behaviorism.
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