The modern trends in the philosophy of memory

Although philosophers have discussed memory since ancient times, the last decade has witnessed a qualitative leap that made the philosophy of memory a unique and established field. This book traces recent research trends in this field, presenting them in seventeen chapters; starting from developing new theories of remembrance and forgetting, analyzing phenomena and the content of memory, discussing ethical issues and the epistemology of remembrance, and ending with exploring the relationship between memory and emotion. The chapters of this book were written by some of the most prominent researchers worldwide in the philosophy of memory and its intersections; therefore, these chapters collectively provide a comprehensive view of the present of this emerging research field, along with the broad outlines of its near future.