Scientific and philosophical perspectives in neuroethics / edited by James J. Giordano, Bert Gordijn.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Giordano, James J.

Gordijn, Bert, 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neurology--Moral and ethical aspects.

Neurology.

Neurosciences--Moral and ethical aspects.

Neurosciences.

Neurology--ethics.

Neurosciences--ethics.

Bioethical Issues.

Medical Subjects:

Neurology--ethics.

Neurosciences--ethics.

Bioethical Issues.

Physical Description:

xxix, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Summary:

"While neuroscience has provided insights into the structure and function of nervous systems, hard questions remain about the nature of consciousness, mind, and self. Perhaps the most difficult questions involve the meaning of neuroscientific information, and how to pursue and utilize neuroscientific knowledge in ways that are consistent with some construal of social 'good'. Written for researchers and graduate students in neuroscience and bioethics, Scientific and Philosophical Perspectives in Neuroethics explores important developments in neuroscience and neurotechnology, and addresses the philosophical, ethical, and social issues and problems that such advancements generate. It examines three core questions. First, what is the scope and direction of neuroscientific inquiry? Second, how has progress to date affected scientific and philosophical ideas, and finally, what ethical issues and problems does this progress and knowledge incur, both now and in the future? - Brings together noted scholars from diverse disciplines making this a title relevant for all in the field of Neuroscience, Bioethics, Medical ethics and Philosophy - Explores the full range of philosophical,ethical and social issues raised by neuroscientific research -Advanced philosophy and neuroscience, give the reader an understanding of the current state of play in the sciences and philosophical debates"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface / N. Levy

Introduction / J.J. Giordano

Developments in neuroscience / D. F. Swaab

The origins of the modern concept of "neuroscience" / N. Kohls & R. Benedikter

On the cusp / R. D. Ellis

The mind-body issue / D. Birnbacher

Personal identity and the nature of the self / P. Costa

Religious issues and the question of moral autonomy / A. Autiero & L. Galvagni

Toward a cognitive neurobiology of the moral virtues / P. M. Churchland

From a neurophilosophy of pain to a neuroethics of pain care / J. J. Giordano

Transplantation and xenotransplantation / G. J. Boer

Neurogenetics and ethics / K. FitzGerald & R. Wurzman

Neuroimaging / J. VanMeter

Can we read minds? / E. Racine, E. Bell & J. Illes

Possibilities, limits, and implications of brain-computer interfacing technologies / T. Hinterberger

Neural engineering / B. Gordijn & A. M. Buyx

Neurotechnology as a public good / A. M. Jeannotte, K. N. Schiller, L. M. Reeves, E. G. DeRenzo & D. K. McBride

Globalization - pluralist concerns and contexts / R. H. Blank

The human condition and strivings to flourish / A. Gini & J. J. Giordano

The limits of neuro-talk / M. B. Crawford

Afterword / W. Glannon.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780521878555

0521878551

9780521703031

0521703034

OCLC:

436968396