Author: Theodore William Dwight
Publisher:
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Category : Memory
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Mnemonics, Or, The New Science of Artificial Memory
Author: Theodore William Dwight
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Memory
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Memory
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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The Art of Memory
Author: Frances A Yates
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448104130
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
This unique and brilliant book is a history of human knowledge. Before the invention of printing, a trained memory was of vital importance. Based on a technique of impressing 'places' and 'images' on the mind, the ancient Greeks created an elaborate memory system which in turn was inherited by the Romans and passed into the European tradition, to be revived, in occult form, during the Renaissance. Frances Yates sheds light on Dante’s Divine Comedy, the form of the Shakespearian theatre and the history of ancient architecture; The Art of Memory is an invaluable contribution to aesthetics and psychology, and to the history of philosophy, of science and of literature.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448104130
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
This unique and brilliant book is a history of human knowledge. Before the invention of printing, a trained memory was of vital importance. Based on a technique of impressing 'places' and 'images' on the mind, the ancient Greeks created an elaborate memory system which in turn was inherited by the Romans and passed into the European tradition, to be revived, in occult form, during the Renaissance. Frances Yates sheds light on Dante’s Divine Comedy, the form of the Shakespearian theatre and the history of ancient architecture; The Art of Memory is an invaluable contribution to aesthetics and psychology, and to the history of philosophy, of science and of literature.
Mnemonics, Or the New Science of Artificial Memory
Author: Theodore William Dwight
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781333321789
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Excerpt from Mnemonics, or the New Science of Artificial Memory: Explained in Its Application to the Study of Numbers, the Sciences; And to the Useful Occupations of Life; Whereby the Natural Memory Is Greatly Assisted and Strengthened Simonides was employed by Scopas, a rich Thessalian, to compose a panegyric on him for a certain sum of money; was invited to a festival, given by Scopas. To his friends, in order to rehearse it, but was sordidly refused more than half the stipulated compensation, because, puzzled, perhaps, with the sterility of the principal subject, he had introduced a long episode, amounting to half the poem, in praise of Castor and Pollux. Simonides soon found an avenger of the insult. He was immediately summoned from the com pany, by two oung men on horseback, supposed to be Castor and Po lux 1n disguise, who appeared to protect their favourite oet; and who, as soon as they had Simonides, ma e the roof fall on Scepas and his com pan bruising them so to death that not a linearnent of t em could be known. Simonides, by recollecting the manner in which they sat at table, was enabled to dis tinguish them, and to deliver them to their friends for bu rial. The aid which the recollection of the poet received on this occasion, is said to have suggested the idea of an artificial memory. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781333321789
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Excerpt from Mnemonics, or the New Science of Artificial Memory: Explained in Its Application to the Study of Numbers, the Sciences; And to the Useful Occupations of Life; Whereby the Natural Memory Is Greatly Assisted and Strengthened Simonides was employed by Scopas, a rich Thessalian, to compose a panegyric on him for a certain sum of money; was invited to a festival, given by Scopas. To his friends, in order to rehearse it, but was sordidly refused more than half the stipulated compensation, because, puzzled, perhaps, with the sterility of the principal subject, he had introduced a long episode, amounting to half the poem, in praise of Castor and Pollux. Simonides soon found an avenger of the insult. He was immediately summoned from the com pany, by two oung men on horseback, supposed to be Castor and Po lux 1n disguise, who appeared to protect their favourite oet; and who, as soon as they had Simonides, ma e the roof fall on Scepas and his com pan bruising them so to death that not a linearnent of t em could be known. Simonides, by recollecting the manner in which they sat at table, was enabled to dis tinguish them, and to deliver them to their friends for bu rial. The aid which the recollection of the poet received on this occasion, is said to have suggested the idea of an artificial memory. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Memoria technica: or, A new method of artificial memory [by R. Grey.]. To which are subjoined Lowe's Mnemonics delineated
Author: Richard Grey
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Magazine for the Million
Author:
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Moonwalking with Einstein
Author: Joshua Foer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101475978
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
The blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory “Highly entertaining.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker “Funny, curious, erudite, and full of useful details about ancient techniques of training memory.” —The Boston Globe An instant bestseller that has now become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism that reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101475978
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
The blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory “Highly entertaining.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker “Funny, curious, erudite, and full of useful details about ancient techniques of training memory.” —The Boston Globe An instant bestseller that has now become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism that reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.
The Rover
Author: Seba Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Catalogue of the Astor Library
Author: Astor Library
Publisher: Cambridge [Mass.] : Riverside Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1140
Book Description
Publisher: Cambridge [Mass.] : Riverside Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1140
Book Description
How Memory Works--and How to Make It Work for You
Author: Robert Madigan
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462520375
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"Do you wish you could remember the names of people you just met? What if birthdays, anniversaries, and online passwords rarely slipped your mind? Robert Madigan is an expert in the "memory arts"--practical, proven methods for improving the ability to retain and use information. Like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, it's important to exercise memory in simple ways every day. Dr. Madigan explains the science of how memory works and presents innovative mnemonic devices and visualization techniques that will help everyone--from students to seniors--sharpen their mental skills; avoid embarrassing lapses; and remember faces, appointments, facts, numbers, lists, and much more"--
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462520375
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"Do you wish you could remember the names of people you just met? What if birthdays, anniversaries, and online passwords rarely slipped your mind? Robert Madigan is an expert in the "memory arts"--practical, proven methods for improving the ability to retain and use information. Like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, it's important to exercise memory in simple ways every day. Dr. Madigan explains the science of how memory works and presents innovative mnemonic devices and visualization techniques that will help everyone--from students to seniors--sharpen their mental skills; avoid embarrassing lapses; and remember faces, appointments, facts, numbers, lists, and much more"--
Catalogue of the Astor Library (continuation).
Author: Astor Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1104
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