The Relation of Bergson's "Positive" Metaphysics to the Western Thinking Tradition

The article cionsiders how the concept of "positive" metaphysics of Henri Bergson is related to the tradition of classical as well as non-classical philosophy. it also analyzes the leading ideas and doctrints Of intuitivitic philosophy. The influence of the main leading philosophers on Bergson's thinking and teaching is concisely discussed, focussing attention On such non-classical thinkers as Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche. Relaying on the analysis of Bergson's philosophical texts, the peculiarities of his "positive" metaphysics is shown.