Neuroethics: Challenges for the 21st Century

by Neil Levy

Book Overview

Neuroscience has dramatically increased understanding of how mental states and processes are realized by the brain, thus opening doors for treating the multitude of ways in which minds become dysfunctional. This book explores questions such as when is it permissible to alter a person's memories, influence personality traits or read minds? What can neuroscience tell us about free will, self-control, self-deception and the foundations of morality? The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521687268
• ISBN13: 9780521687263
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"