Creative Evolution

Exploring an alternative to Darwinian evolution, Bergson introduces the concept of élan vital, a "vital impetus" that drives the creative evolution of humanity. This philosophical work, published in 1907, emphasizes the natural creative impulse inherent in life, presenting a perspective that gained significant popularity in the early 20th century, prior to the emergence of Neodarwinian synthesis. Bergson's ideas challenge traditional views of evolution, offering a unique lens through which to understand the development of life.