Neuroethics

Do we need more “neuroscepticism”?

Michael Cook | 21 August 2010

What about “open futures, distributive justice, and perfectionism”?

Hang on a minute, say neuroscience sceptics

Michael Cook | 06 May 2010

Italian philosophers argue that contemporary neuroscience is both intellectually stimulating and methodologically confused

Brain scans used as evidence in US murder sentencing

Jared Yee | 28 November 2009

Illinois convict’s brain disorder affects sentencing process

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