Metaphors of Memory: A History of Ideas about the Mind by Douwe Draaisma (Englis

Description: Metaphors of Memory by Douwe Draaisma, Paul Vincent What is memory? Elusive and difficult to define, philosophers and psychologists through the ages have used metaphors as a way of understanding it. This fascinating book takes the reader on a guided tour of these metaphors of memory from ancient times to the present day. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is memory? It is at the same time ephemeral, unreliable and essential to everything we do. Without memory we lose our sense of identity, reasoning, even our ability to perform simple physical tasks. Yet it is also elusive and difficult to define, and throughout the ages philosophers and psychologists have used metaphors as a way of understanding it. This fascinating book takes the reader on a guided tour of these metaphors of memory from ancient times to the present day. Crossing continents and disciplines, it provides a compelling history of ideas about the mind by exploring the way these metaphors have been used - metaphors often derived from the techniques and instruments developed over the years to store information, ranging from wax tablets and books to photography, computers and even the hologram. Accessible and thought-provoking, this book should be read by anyone who is interested in memory and the mind. Author Biography Douwe Draaisma is Professor of History of Psychology at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. He is the author of Metaphors of Memory (Cambridge, 2001). Table of Contents Introduction; 1. The mystic writing-pad; 2. Memoria: memory as writing; 3. The splendour of the Bologna Stone; 4. A vast labyrinth; 5. A mirror with a memory; 6. Digital memory; 7. Holographic memory; 8. An enchanted loom; 9. The homunculus. Review A fascinating survey of ideas on memory across the centuries, showing that suggestive metaphors have been essential stepping stones in our understanding of the mind. Highly recommended! Jean Aitchison (Rupert Murdoch Professor of Language and Communication, University of Oxford) A superb history ... richly thought-provoking. Stephen Rose, Times Higher Education Supplement An intellectually sophisticated book, rich in insight and detail. The Economist Metaphors of Memory is fascinating, informative, accessible, and highly recommended to students of psychology and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the nature of memory and its relationship to the human mind. Amazon.com Promotional First published in 2000, this book explores the metaphors used by philosophers and psychologists to understand memory over the centuries. Review Quote "...this is an intellectually sophisticated book, rich in insight and detail." The Economist Promotional "Headline" First published in 2000, this book explores the metaphors used by philosophers and psychologists to understand memory over the centuries. Description for Bookstore What is memory? Elusive and difficult to define, philosophers and psychologists through the ages have used metaphors as a way of understanding it. First published in 2000, this fascinating book takes the reader on a guided tour of these metaphors of memory from ancient times to the present day. Description for Library What is memory? Elusive and difficult to define, philosophers and psychologists through the ages have used metaphors as a way of understanding it. First published in 2000, this fascinating book takes the reader on a guided tour of these metaphors of memory from ancient times to the present day. Details ISBN0521650240 Author Paul Vincent Short Title METAPHORS OF MEMORY Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Translator Paul Vincent ISBN-10 0521650240 ISBN-13 9780521650243 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2000 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Dutch Pages 256 Residence US Subtitle A History of Ideas about the Mind DOI 10.1604/9780521650243 UK Release Date 2000-12-07 AU Release Date 2000-12-07 NZ Release Date 2000-12-07 Publication Date 2000-12-07 DEWEY 153.1209 Illustrations 20 Halftones, unspecified; 20 Line drawings, unspecified Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91370423;

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