9067 | Many memories of the same item form a single experience [Aristotle] |
2665 | How can there be a memory of what is false? [Cicero] |
18452 | Memory is not conserved images, but reproduction of previous thought [Porphyry] |
22977 | I can distinguish different smells even when I am not experiencing them [Augustine] |
22980 | Memory contains innumerable principles of maths, as well as past sense experiences [Augustine] |
22981 | Mind and memory are the same, as shown in 'bear it in mind' or 'it slipped from mind' [Augustine] |
22982 | Why does joy in my mind make me happy, but joy in my memory doesn't? [Augustine] |
22983 | We would avoid remembering sorrow or fear if that triggered the emotions afresh [Augustine] |
23660 | The theory of ideas, popular with philosophers, means past existence has to be proved [Reid] |
23644 | Without memory we could have no concept of duration [Reid] |
23643 | We all trust our distinct memories (but not our distinct imaginings) [Reid] |
20250 | We may be unable to remember, but we may never actually forget [Nietzsche] |
24115 | There is no proof that we forget things - only that we can't recall [Nietzsche] |
23197 | Memory is essential, and is only possible by means of abbreviation signs [Nietzsche] |
23719 | Forgetfulness is a strong positive ability, not mental laziness [Nietzsche] |
22220 | The phenomena of memory are given in the present, but as being past [Husserl, by Bernet] |
21854 | Bergson showed that memory is not after the event, but coexists with it [Bergson, by Deleuze] |
2792 | It is possible the world came into existence five minutes ago, complete with false memories [Russell] |
5414 | Images are not memory, because they are present, and memories are of the past [Russell] |
21500 | We rely on memory for empirical beliefs because they mutually support one another [Lewis,CI] |
21501 | If we doubt memories we cannot assess our doubt, or what is being doubted [Lewis,CI] |
18734 | If you remember wrongly, then there must be some other criterion than your remembering [Wittgenstein] |
3493 | Memory is mainly a guide for current performance [Searle] |
3101 | Memories are not just preserved, they are constantly reinferred [Harman] |
2788 | If perception and memory are indirect, then two things stand between mind and reality [Dancy,J] |
2787 | Memories aren't directly about the past, because time-lags and illusions suggest representation [Dancy,J] |
2790 | I can remember plans about the future, and images aren't essential (2+3=5) [Dancy,J] |
2791 | Phenomenalism about memory denies the past, or reduces it to present experience [Dancy,J] |
23304 | The ancient Memorists said virtually all types of thinking could be done simply by memory [Sorabji] |
23303 | Stoics say true memory needs reflection and assent, but animals only have perceptual recognition [Sorabji] |
2724 | I might remember someone I can't recall or image, by recognising them on meeting [Audi,R] |
2725 | To remember something is to know it [Audi,R] |
7513 | Is memory stored in protein sequences, neurons, synapses, or synapse-strengths? [Pinker] |
4919 | There seems to be no dividing line between a memory and a thought [Carter,R] |
6667 | There are memories of facts, memories of practical skills, and autobiographical memory [Lowe] |
3759 | You can acquire new knowledge by exploring memories [Bernecker/Dretske] |
15703 | Memories often conform to a theory, rather than being neutral [Gelman] |