Bergson, Judaism and Catholicism
Keywords:
Bergson, Judaism, Catholicism, FranceAbstract
The title of this paper features the name of one of the greatest French philosophers of this century--one whose commitment to modernity was matched by his commitment to the principles of religious faith. In the pages that follow, I wish to clarify some aspects of Bergson's religious principles, by focusing on his last will and testament.
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