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In Creative Evolution (1907), French philosopher Henri Bergson presents a dynamic interpretation of the evolutionary process, challenging the mechanistic views of Darwinism. Bergson introduces the concept of the ‘?lan vital’ or ‘vital impetus,’ a creative force driving the development of life forms in unpredictable and novel directions. He argues that this creative evolution cannot be fully explained by natural selection alone, emphasizing the role of consciousness and intuition in understanding life’s progression. The work had a profound impact on both philosophical and scientific discussions of evolution in the early 20th century. ?