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Beyond communication: Episodic memory is key to the self in time
Behavioral and Brain Science
  • Karl K. Szpunar, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Jason C.K. Chan, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
1-22-2018
DOI
10.1017/S0140525X17001522
Abstract

Mahr & Csibra (M&C) propose that episodic memory evolved to support epistemic authority in social communication. We argue for a more parsimonious interpretation whereby episodic memory subserves a broader preparatory function for both social and non-social behavior. We conclude by highlighting that functional accounts of episodic memory may need to consider the complex interrelations between self and subjective time.

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This is an accepted manuscript published as Szpunar, Karl K., and Jason CK Chan. "Beyond communication: Episodic memory is key to the self in time." The Behavioral and brain sciences 41 (2018): e33. doi:10.1017/S0140525X17001522. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
Cambridge University Press
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Karl K. Szpunar and Jason C.K. Chan. "Beyond communication: Episodic memory is key to the self in time" Behavioral and Brain Science Vol. 41 (2018) p. e33
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jason_chan/25/