On Memory and Reminiscence

di Aristotle (Autore)

Tim Zengerink (Traduttore)

The Library of Alexandria, 2025

What if your memories weren't just stored images-but the very foundation of your soul's ability to learn and grow? In On Memory and Reminiscence, Aristotle investigates one of the most fundamental aspects of human cognition: the power to remember and reflect. Written over 2,300 years ago, this compact philosophical treatise still resonates today with its exploration of how we mentally revisit past events, distinguish imagination from memory, and how memory plays a crucial role in knowledge and identity. This modern translation makes Aristotle's insightful thinking accessible to the contemporary reader, offering a lucid and thought-provoking journey into the roots of mental experience. What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: How Memory Works - Understand Aristotle's explanation of memory as a "movement of the soul" and its relation to perception. The Difference Between Memory and Reminiscence - Learn why actively recalling the past is different from simply remembering. A Window into Early Psychology - Explore one of the earliest known theories about how the mind processes time, identity, and thought. Why It Still Matters Today - Reflect on how memory shapes consciousness, learning, and personal development. For anyone interested in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, or simply understanding the mechanisms behind thought and recollection, On Memory and Reminiscence remains a timeless and profound guide.

• Autore: Aristotle
• Traduttore: Tim Zengerink
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: The Library of Alexandria
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9781806983513