Memory is more than a simple recollection of particular past events; it is often a gateway to the feelings and moods that were prevalent during entire phases of our lives. When we remember how it felt during school days, late adolescence, or the first weeks in a new city, we tap into something deeper than merely recalling particular events—something more encompassing that reflects our affective orientation toward the world during those times. In the following, I will outline this dimension of memory, drawing on philosophical insights and empirical findings to shed light on what it means to recall the characteristic feelings of past life phases.

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