Dreams

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bergson, Henri, 1859-1941

Contributor:

Slosson, Edwin E. (Edwin Emery), 1865-1929.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Dreams" by Henri Bergson is a philosophical exploration of the nature and significance of dreams, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate relationship between dreams, perception, and memory, proposing that dreams are manifestations of our internal mental processes rather than mere illusions. The book aims to shed light on how dreams can reflect the depths of human consciousness and the workings of memory. In this essay, Bergson presents a detailed analysis of how dreams arise, centered around the idea that our memories and sensory perceptions converge to create dream experiences. He argues that dreams do not merely emerge from random thoughts or desires but rather are shaped by the interplay of sensory impressions and stored memories. The text discusses various examples of how external stimuli can influence dream content and emphasizes the role of unconscious memories in the dream narrative. By engaging with both psychological and philosophical dimensions, Bergson invites readers to consider dreams as a window into the unconscious mind, thus enriching our understanding of mental life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Bryan Ness, Hillary Fischer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-03-17