How does memory help some people grow after trauma? Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is a term which has been extensively studied by psychologists for the past 30 years, but also represents a new version of an ancient idea present in theology, philosophy, and cultural narratives – namely, that great good can come from adversity and suffering. In his talk, James Dawes explores the role of memory in PTG. How should trauma be remembered? Part of TRIP's London Lecture Series  2024-25, on Remembering and Forgetting.

The London Lecture Series

Trauma, Emotion, and Memory; Presented by James Dawes

What is mental health? Can we make sense of psychosis? What’s the connection between mental health and concepts including race & evolution?  Explore these questions, among others, through the lens of philosophy at the 2023/4 London Lectures.