Diverse forms of memory can have a variety of gaps. Thus it is possible for me to represent a past situation to myself and be unable to remember my inner behavior in this situation. As I transfer myself back into this situation, a surrogate for the missing memory comes into focus.

Edith Stein

Edith Stein

Back Behavior Diverse Focus Forms Gaps Inner Me Memory Missing Myself Past Possible Remember Represent Situation Surrogate Thus Transfer Unable Variety

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