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Epistemology of Memory
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Perceptual Memory
Perceptual Memory is crucial for epistemology as it allows for the retention and recall of sensory experiences, which can be foundational for knowledge claims and the verification of empirical evidence.
Autobiographical Memory
Autobiographical memory is a complex blend of episodic and semantic memories that form an individual's life narrative, influencing personal identity and the interpretation of knowledge within a personal context in epistemology.
Procedural Memory
Procedural memory involves the memory of how to perform tasks and is relevant to epistemology as it underlies our tacit knowledge, which can be a precursor for discovering and justifying procedural know-how.
Memory Consolidation
Memory consolidation describes the process by which short-term memories are converted into long-term stable memories, impacting epistemology by affecting how knowledge is stabilized and preserved over time.
Recollection
Recollection is a process of retrieving past experiences or information, which is vital for comparing past and present states of affairs and thus contributes to the coherence and consistency of our knowledge system.
Semantic Memory
Semantic memory holds general world knowledge that is abstracted from personal experience, which contributes to the collective body of knowledge and provides a framework for intersubjective verification in epistemology.
False Memories
False memories represent instances where memory is distorted or fabricated, posing challenges to the reliability of memory in epistemology and highlighting the need for external corroboration in the formation of knowledge.
Episodic Memory
Episodic memory records personal experiences and specific events, which contextualizes and personalizes knowledge, thus affecting subjective justification and reliability of individual testimony in epistemology.
Declarative Memory
Declarative memory stores facts and events we can consciously recall, playing a significant role in epistemology by providing a source of explicit knowledge that can be communicated and evaluated by others.
Memory Errors
Memory errors can occur during encoding, storage, or retrieval of information, and their examination helps epistemologists understand human fallibility in knowledge processes and the importance of critical scrutiny.
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