
Memory: A Very Short Introduction
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Jonathan K. Foster
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Romance
Children’s
Philosophy
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形式
ペーパーバック
ページ数
142
言語
英語
公開されました
Dec 15, 2008
出版社
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0192806750
ISBN-13
9780192806758
説明
Memory shapes the essence of human experience, intertwining our past, present, and future. Jonathan K. Foster explores the complexities of memory, delving into how we form, retain, and sometimes lose our most significant recollections. Through fascinating insights, he sheds light on the emotional weight that memories carry, illustrating how they can both haunt and uplift individuals.
In this concise exploration, readers are invited to consider the mechanisms of memory—from its neurological underpinnings to its psychological impacts. The book navigates various themes, including the role of memory in identity formation and the ways in which memories are constructed and reconstructed over time.
Foster's work serves as a thought-provoking guide to the multifaceted nature of memory, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of memory in not just remembering the past, but also in understanding the present and shaping the future.
In this concise exploration, readers are invited to consider the mechanisms of memory—from its neurological underpinnings to its psychological impacts. The book navigates various themes, including the role of memory in identity formation and the ways in which memories are constructed and reconstructed over time.
Foster's work serves as a thought-provoking guide to the multifaceted nature of memory, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of memory in not just remembering the past, but also in understanding the present and shaping the future.