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The past is always present in our actions from "summary" of Time and Free Will (Annotated Edition) by Henri Bergson

The idea that the past is always present in our actions is a fundamental concept put forth by Bergson. He argues that we tend to view time as a series of separate moments, disconnected from one another. However, Bergson contends that this is an illusion, as the past is constantly influencing our present actions. According to Bergson, the past is not something that is left behind or forgotten. Instead, it is always with us, shaping our decisions and behaviors in the present. Our past experiences, memories, and habits all play a role in determining how we act in any given moment. Bergson uses the analogy of a river to illustrate this concept. ...
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    Time and Free Will (Annotated Edition)

    Henri Bergson

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