Neural science and cognitive psychology have in recent years established the fundamental importance of episodic memory in the formation of an individual's personal and social identity. These models of understanding help to explain the widespread prevalence of the shades in numerous cultural and literary traditions, including those in contemporary South Africa. This...

Neural science and cognitive psychology have in recent years established the fundamental importance of episodic memory in the formation of an individual's personal and social identity. These models of understanding help to explain the widespread prevalence of the shades in numerous cultural and literary traditions, including those in contemporary South Africa. This...