The Memory of Place

The Memory of Place: A Phenomenology of the Uncanny by Dylan Trigg This thought-provoking work explores the fundamental role that memories of places play in shaping our sense of self. Drawing on diverse influences, including Merleau-Ponty, Freud, and J.G. Ballard, Trigg examines how these memories are inscribed into our bodies and inform our experience of the world. Through a series of original analyses, Trigg investigates various contexts where memory and place intersect, from monuments to transitional spaces like airports and highway rest stops. He also explores the "ruins" of both memory and place in sites such as Auschwitz. By engaging with key philosophical and literary traditions, Trigg breathes new life into phenomenology, arguing that the uncanny is at the core of our remembering bodies. A compelling rethinking of memory and place, The Memory of Place offers a unique perspective on the relationship between these concepts. As Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Edward S. Casey notes, this book is "genuinely unique" and makes a significant contribution to phenomenological literature.