Neuroethics: Challenges for the 21st Century 2007

Neuroscience has dramatically increased the knowledge of how mental states and processes are performed by the brain, thus opening the door to treating many modes of mind dysfunction. This book addresses many questions, such as when can a person's memories be altered, personality traits influenced or minds read? What can neuroscience tell us about free will, self-control, self-deception and the foundations of morality? This book will appeal to anyone interested in the more philosophical and ethical aspects of neuroscience.