TIME AND DURATION. STUDIES ON BERGSON - BARBARA SKARGA

Discover the fascinating world of Henri Bergson's philosophy insightfully analyzed by Barbara Skarga. This pioneering book, first published in 1982, is an important contribution to the post-war reception of Bergson's thought in Poland. Skarga, a prominent philosopher, presents Bergson not only as a historical figure, but above all as an inspiration for deep philosophical reflections.

• Pioneering study of Bergson's philosophy in Poland.
• Deep analysis of the key concepts of time and duration.
• Inspiring reading for students and philosophy enthusiasts.
• Insightful look at the relationships between past, present and future.
• Accessible language, making it easier to understand complex ideas.
• Rich references to other philosophers such as Kant and Husserl.
• Valuable contribution to the development of Polish philosophical thought.

Studies on Bergson is not only an analysis of Bergson's philosophy, but also an attempt to define Skarga's own intellectual formation. This book can be read as a costume drama, taking place in two temporal dimensions: historical and contemporary. Skarga conducts a dialogue with other philosophers, lending Bergson her own voice, but not uncritically. She asks questions about the nature of time, past and future, provoking reflection on our own experience of time.

Skarga analyzes Bergson's concept of duration, emphasizing his efforts to prove the existence of the past. The past is neither fleeting nor inaccessible, but endures and acts in the present moment. Similarly, the future, although unthinkable and unpredictable, becomes the present. Duration thus acquires a dimension of the present, which leads to stripping time of its passage. Bergson would defend himself against such an interpretation, arguing that he wanted to emphasize the irreversible course of time and the qualitative difference between perception and memory.

Barbara Skarga, a prominent Polish philosopher, dealt with the history of philosophy, ethics and the philosophy of culture. Her works are characterized by deep erudition, insightful analysis and an original look at philosophical problems. Skarga was a professor at the University of Warsaw and a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Her work had a significant impact on the development of Polish philosophical thought and remains an inspiration for future generations of philosophers.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, known for publishing valuable and reliable scientific studies, gives readers a book that will surely interest all philosophy enthusiasts and seekers of deep reflections on the nature of time and duration.