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Alexander Luria's (1902-1977) life-writing, including his autobiography and other texts, offers a complex view of his personal history. Analysis of archival sources suggests multiple life-writing instances capture his journey in Soviet psychology.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychology
  • History of Science

Background:

  • Alexander Luria's (1902-1977) posthumously published "The Making of Mind" is often cited as his autobiography.
  • This work, however, contains significant heterobiographic elements, complicating its classification as a sole personal account.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the nature of Alexander Luria's autobiographical writings.
  • To identify authentic autobiographical works by Luria.
  • To reconstruct Luria's life-writing across transnational and multilingual contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Close reading of "The Making of Mind" and the Spanish publication "Mirando hacia atrás."
  • Analysis of previously unexamined archival sources, including Luria's autobiographical typescripts.
  • Transnational and multilingual research approach to Luria's life-writing.

Main Results:

  • "The Making of Mind" is not a true autobiography but a blend of auto- and heterobiography.
  • The Spanish book "Mirando hacia atrás" may represent a more authentic autobiographical work by Luria.
  • Luria's life history is likely dispersed across various life-writing instances.

Conclusions:

  • Alexander Luria's life and work in Soviet neuropsychology are best understood through a comprehensive examination of his diverse life-writing.
  • Further research into Luria's transnational and multilingual life-writing is warranted to fully capture his intellectual and personal history.