Description
Book SynopsisThis interdisciplinary work is premised on a holistic account of the historical, philosophical, neuroscientific, and sociocultural aspects of memory that yields a novel theory: the primary human drive is not to “power” or “pleasure” but to significance and memorability. Above all, we want to be cosmically important and remembered.
Table of ContentsPrologue
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 On Memory and Will: A Theory
Chapter 2 Memory and Significance in the Ancient World
Chapter 3 Memory and Will from Greco-Roman through Renaissance Periods
Chapter 4 Memory and Will from Enlightenment to Modern Periods
Chapter 5 Memory in the Modern Period
Chapter 6 Memory and Neuroscience
Chapter 7 A New Philosophy of Memory and Will
Chapter 8 The Wills to Significance and Memorability
Epilogue
About the Author
Bibliography
About the Author
