&gt; Perhaps that is the fault of a deficient classical education, rather than the merit (or lack thereof) of Bergson&#x27;s ideas?<p>My point was not about merit, it was about cultural impact.<p>But having had some time to think about it, I&#x27;m probably wrong. Kuhn&#x27;s concept of the &quot;paradigm shift&quot; is more recent than Bergson. While not directly challenging a specific theory the way Bergson did, it has certainly captured the imagination of the public and of scientists.<p>That said, it seems that Bergon&#x27;s star has faded over time. I looked up a few lists of the most influential modern philosophers and he is not usually highly ranked.