A Lockean theory of memory experience

Owens, D. (1996) A Lockean theory of memory experience. Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, 56 (2). pp. 319-332. ISSN 0031-8205

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Abstract

The paper aims to provide an account of the phenomenological differences between perception, recognition and recall. In the first section, recall is distinguished from non-experiential forms of memory. In the second section, it is argued that we can't distinguish perceptual experience from the experience of recall by means of perception's present tense content because it is possible to perceive as well as to recall the past. The Lockean theory of recall as a revival of previous perceptual experience is then introduced, applied and defended against objections. Next, recall is distinguish from memory recognition. Finally, some relevant psychological data is described.

Item Type:	Article
Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information:	© 1996 International Phenomenological Society
Academic Units:	The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Sheffield) > Department of Philosophy (Sheffield)
Depositing User:	Repository Officer
Date Deposited:	19 Jul 2006
Last Modified:	08 Feb 2013 16:49
Published Version:	http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0031-8205%2819960...
Status:	Published
Publisher:	International Phenomenological Society
Refereed:	Yes
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URI:	http://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/1209

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