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Which major work did Henri Bergson publish in 1932?

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In 1932, the French philosopher Henri Bergson published his major work titled Les Deux Sources de la morale et de la religion (The Two Sources of Morality and Religion).1

In this text, Bergson explored the tension between static and dynamic forces within human society, morality, and religion. He contrasted the "closed society," defined by conformity to established laws, with the "open society," characterized by the dynamic aspirations of individuals such as heroes and mystics. This work marked a significant evolution in his thought, bringing his perspective closer to traditional religious concepts than his earlier writings.1