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Aleksander Luria and Oliver Sacks: An inspiring correspondence

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Aleksander Luria and Oliver Sacks corresponded from 1973 to Luria's death in 1977. Here we reproduce and analyse the initial two years of their exchange, exploring their shared views on key themes including "Romantic Science," the value of individual patient narratives, and the socio-historical context on brain development . The correspondence reveals Luria's mentorship of Sacks and his significant impact on Sacks' approach to neurological case studies.

Source: Cortex

DOI: 10.1016/j.cortex.2025.01.010

Authors: Sergio Della Sala, Kate Edgar, Elkhonon Goldberg, Marco Catani

Institutions: University of Edinburgh, University of Chieti-Pescara

Language: English

Topic: Neurology and Historical Studies

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,830

Funder: University of Edinburgh