Hurley, Patrick J.  “Bergson and Whitehead on Freedom.”  Proc Cath Phil Ass 50 (1976): 107-117.

Abstract

Both H  Bergson and A N Whitehead hold that freedom is an ubiquitous factor in the world, yet the two approach the subject from different perspectives.  Bergson, to avoid any trace of mechanism, insists that the free act is creative of radical novelty.  Whitehead, observing that significant freedom involves vision, postulates a realm of eternal forms which convey to the free agent information about the surrounding environment.  The two positions are thus at odds with one another.  A modification of Whitehead's position is suggested which might allow it to retain its own distinctive advantages yet avoid the charge of mechanism from the Bergsonian camp.  [Abstract from The Philosopher’s Index]