Bergson's Vitalism
In this episode, we delve into Charles Darwin's theory of Evolution by Natural Selection and explore the alternative philosophical perspective of Henri Bergson. While Darwin's mechanistic view emphasizes random mutations and natural selection, Bergson introduces the concept of \xe9lan vital\u2014a creative force driving life's complexity and direction.
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Music in this Episode
- Pretty Melody by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
- Easy Going by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
- Curious Process by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com
- Squiggly Line 1 by Podington Bear, License (CC BY 3.0): Artist website: soundofpicture.com