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Philosophy and Memory Traces
Descartes to Connectionism
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Exploring the nature of autobiographical memory, this work presents two distinct theories: one views memories as dynamic patterns influenced by animal spirits and bodily fluids, while the other introduces a connectionist perspective that sees memories as reconstructed rather than reproduced. John Sutton critiques traditional archival metaphors, emphasizing the confusion inherent in memory traces and their impact on personal identity. He also addresses the philosophical struggle with bodily control and cognitive discipline, defending connectionism against critiques and highlighting its relevance to cognitive science and self-concept.
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Philosophy and Memory Traces, John Sutton
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- Title
- Philosophy and Memory Traces
- Subtitle
- Descartes to Connectionism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Sutton
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9780521039376
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the nature of autobiographical memory, this work presents two distinct theories: one views memories as dynamic patterns influenced by animal spirits and bodily fluids, while the other introduces a connectionist perspective that sees memories as reconstructed rather than reproduced. John Sutton critiques traditional archival metaphors, emphasizing the confusion inherent in memory traces and their impact on personal identity. He also addresses the philosophical struggle with bodily control and cognitive discipline, defending connectionism against critiques and highlighting its relevance to cognitive science and self-concept.