On Memory and Recollection

Key Concepts and Strategies

In the book «On Memory and Recollection», Aristotle examines the nature of memory and the processes related to recollection. The main concepts include the distinction between memory and recollection, where memory is viewed as the ability to retain images of perceptions, and recollection as the active process of retrieving these images. Aristotle also discusses the connection of memory with perception and time, emphasizing that memory is linked to past events. He identifies mechanisms that aid in the process of recollection, such as associations and the sequence of events. Strategies proposed by Aristotle include using associations to facilitate recollection, as well as understanding the role of time and order in the process of remembering and recollecting.