bergson

/bɜːrɡsən/

Definitions

1. proper noun

Henri Bergson, a French philosopher and Nobel laureate

“The philosopher Henri Bergson was a key figure in the development of existentialism.”

2. noun

a philosophical theory or concept developed by Henri Bergson

“His bergsonism had a significant influence on modern thought.”

3. noun

a follower of Bergsonism

“The bergsonist argued that time is a subjective experience.”

Synonyms

  • existentialist
  • philosopher

Antonyms

  • determinist
  • materialist