The history of the relationship between Durkheim and philosophy at the Collège de France is closely linked to the emblematic figure of Henri Bergson. The confrontation between Durkheim and Bergson is usually depicted as one of mutual and stubborn hostility. Yet on closer inspection things appear more complex as one must distinguish their personal and academic relationships, their theoretical positions, and the symbolic representations which became attached to them at a certain point in their careers (“Durkheimism” and “Bergsonism”). Considering the question from the point of view of the Collège de France, with its unique institutional practices (the creation and transformation of chairs, reports on the various candidates, debates of the Assembly of Professors) can throw new light on this remarkable chapter in the history of the relationships between sociology and philosophy in France.
Durkheim, Bergson, and philosophy at the Collège de France, 1901–1958
giovanni paoletti
2022-01-01
Abstract
The history of the relationship between Durkheim and philosophy at the Collège de France is closely linked to the emblematic figure of Henri Bergson. The confrontation between Durkheim and Bergson is usually depicted as one of mutual and stubborn hostility. Yet on closer inspection things appear more complex as one must distinguish their personal and academic relationships, their theoretical positions, and the symbolic representations which became attached to them at a certain point in their careers (“Durkheimism” and “Bergsonism”). Considering the question from the point of view of the Collège de France, with its unique institutional practices (the creation and transformation of chairs, reports on the various candidates, debates of the Assembly of Professors) can throw new light on this remarkable chapter in the history of the relationships between sociology and philosophy in France.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
