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This 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 Contents

Prologue

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

Who Will Remember You

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      Publisher: University Press of America
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780761872801, 978-0761872801
      ISBN10: 0761872809

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This 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 Contents

      Prologue

      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

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