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Title: Dreams

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

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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.)

Author: Bergson, Henri, 1859-1941

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

EBook No.: 20842

Published: Mar 17, 2007

Downloads: 280

Language: English

Subject: Dreams

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Dreams

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

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.)

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.)

Author: Bergson, Henri, 1859-1941

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

EBook No.: 20842

Published: Mar 17, 2007

Downloads: 280

Language: English

Subject: Dreams

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.