bergsonian

/bərɡˈstoʊniən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Henri Bergson, a French philosopher, or his philosophical theories, especially those concerning time and consciousness.

“The film was a bergsonian exploration of the human experience, blurring the lines between past and present.”

2. noun

a follower of the philosophical theories of Henri Bergson.

“The bergsonian movement in France had a significant impact on modern thought.”

Synonyms

  • existential
  • phenomenological
  • philosophical

Antonyms

  • deterministic
  • mechanistic