"Intelligence is the faculty of making artificial objects, especially tools to make tools."
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Henri Bergson (1859-1941) was a French philosopher whose innovative ideas significantly shaped 20th-century thought. Born in Paris to a Jewish family, Bergson's early education at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand and later at the École Normale Supérieure set the foundation for a career that would blend philosophy with science. His seminal works, including "Time and Free Will" and "Creative Evolution," introduced concepts of duration and élan vital, emphasizing intuition over intellect. Bergson’s legacy lies in his profound influence on existentialism and modern philosophy, challenging conventional notions of time and consciousness.
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"Instinct perfected is a faculty of using and even constructing organized instruments; intelligence perfected is the faculty of making and using unorganized instruments."
Henri Bergson