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Discussing Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychology, Neurophysiology, and Philosophy on the Mind, Body and Brain
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Interdisciplinary collaboration among philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience is essential for a comprehensive understanding of human beings. The book emphasizes the importance of criticism in fostering meaningful discussions, distinguishing between valid and unwarranted critiques. It highlights specific issues in cognitive neuroscience, such as the mereological fallacy and the implications of Benjamin Libet's experiments on readiness potential. Ethical considerations, including the potential misuse of neuroscientific insights, are also critically examined, encouraging a robust dialogue across disciplines.
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Discussing Cognitive Neuroscience, Gerhard Benetka, Hans Werbik
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- Title
- Discussing Cognitive Neuroscience
- Subtitle
- Psychology, Neurophysiology, and Philosophy on the Mind, Body and Brain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gerhard Benetka, Hans Werbik
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9783030710422
- Category
- Philosophy, Psychology
- Description
- Interdisciplinary collaboration among philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience is essential for a comprehensive understanding of human beings. The book emphasizes the importance of criticism in fostering meaningful discussions, distinguishing between valid and unwarranted critiques. It highlights specific issues in cognitive neuroscience, such as the mereological fallacy and the implications of Benjamin Libet's experiments on readiness potential. Ethical considerations, including the potential misuse of neuroscientific insights, are also critically examined, encouraging a robust dialogue across disciplines.