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Generative memory

Michaelian, Kourken·2011·Philosophical Psychology

DOI 10.1080/09515089.2011.559623

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This paper explores the implications of the psychology of constructive memory for philosophical theories of the metaphysics of memory and for a central question in the epistemology of memory. I first develop a general interpretation of the psychology of constructive memory. I then argue, on the basis of this interpretation, for an updated version of Martin and Deutscher's influential causal theory of memory. I conclude by sketching the implications of this updated theory for the question of memory's status as a generative epistemic source.

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Authors: Michaelian, K.
Corresponding author: Michaelian, Kourken
ORCID: Michaelian, Kourken
Venue: Philosophical Psychology
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2011-06
Volume: 24
Issue: 3
Pages: 323-342
ISSN: 0951-5089 (ISSN-L)
1465-394X
DOI: 10.1080/09515089.2011.559623
OpenAlex: W4246883223
Cited by: 163
References: 50
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FWCI: 36.82
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Philosophical Psychology (publishedVersion)
PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation) (submittedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics
Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Philosophy and Theoretical Science
Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory Processes and Influences
Keywords: constructive memory, epistemology of memory, psychology of memory

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