ABSTRACT
Born: October 18, 1859; Paris, France Died: January 4, 1941; Paris, France Area of Achievement: Philosophy Contribution: Bergson, by rejecting the mechanis-
tic view of life held by the noted positivists of his day, focused renewed attention on the importance of the human spirit, its creative potential, and its inherent freedom, thereby opening new intellectual vistas to many creative artists.
