Discussing Cognitive Neuroscience

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Interdisciplinary collaboration among philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience is essential for a comprehensive understanding of human behavior. The book emphasizes the importance of criticism in this collaboration, highlighting that valid critiques can only emerge through discussion. It addresses specific issues in cognitive neuroscience, such as the mereological fallacy and the interpretation of Benjamin Libet's experiments on readiness potential. Furthermore, it raises ethical concerns regarding the potential misuse of neuroscientific insights, urging a critical examination of these implications.