The Significance of Memory

• Authors: Rosinska Z.
• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

EN

The discourse about memory has either a passive or an active character. In the passive version memory is not more than an imprint or a trace of impressions and thoughts. In the active version memory is a result of inner processes that transform impressions and thoughts. In passive memory the central metaphor is a wax tablet, in active memory the metaphor is a spoonful of milk poured into a glass of water. Both concepts of memory can be found in Plato and Aristotle, and then throughout the entire history of philosophy. The author highlights the functions of active memory.

Keywords

EN

ACTIVE MODEL; MEMORY; PASSIVE MODEL

Discipline

• PHILOSOPHY: PHILOSOPHY

• Publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk
• Journal: Przegląd Filozoficzny. Nowa Seria
• Year: 2004
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 1(49)
• Pages: 9-21
• Document type: ARTICLE

Contributors

author

Rosinska Z.

• Z. Rosinska, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Instytut Filozofii, ul. Krakowskie Przedmiescie 3, 00-047 Warszawa, Poland

Identifiers

CEJSH db identifier

04PLAAAA00012