The Dialectic of Duration

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Exploring the nature of time, Gaston Bachelard contrasts his views with those of Henri Bergson, emphasizing the fractured and interrupted experience of time and material events. This work lays the foundation for Bachelard's innovative philosophy of science, highlighting the importance of human context and the interplay between the rational and the irrational. Through this examination, he challenges traditional conceptions of the physical world and offers a fresh perspective on the philosophy of science.