The modern trends in the philosophy of memory

Author: Corkin Mikelian and others Publication date: 2024 Book classification: Social and Political Sciences Publisher: Dar Nadi Al-Kitab for Publishing and Distribution Number of pages: 517 Cover type: Paperback Book overview: Although philosophers have discussed memory since ancient times, the last decade has witnessed a qualitative leap that made the philosophy of memory a unique field. This book traces recent research trends in this field, presenting them in seventeen chapters; starting from developing new theories of remembering and forgetting, analyzing phenomena and the content of memory, discussing ethical issues and epistemology of remembrance, and ending with exploring the relationship between memory and emotion. The chapters of this book were written by a group of the most prominent researchers worldwide in the philosophy of memory and its intersections; therefore, these chapters collectively offer a comprehensive view of the current state of this emerging research field, along with the broad outlines of its near future.