Brainwashed the seductive appeal of mindless neuroscience
In recent years, the advent of MRI technology seems to have unlocked the secrets of the human mind, revealing the sources of our deepest desires, intentions, and fears. In this book, the authors argue that the explanatory power of brain scans in particular and neuroscience more generally has been va...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | In recent years, the advent of MRI technology seems to have unlocked the secrets of the human mind, revealing the sources of our deepest desires, intentions, and fears. In this book, the authors argue that the explanatory power of brain scans in particular and neuroscience more generally has been vastly overestimated. Although acknowledging its tremendous potential, they believe that the overzealous application of the burgeoning field of brain science has put innocent people in jail, prevented addicts from healing themselves, and undermined notions of free will and responsibility. |
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| Physical Description: | xxiii, 226 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-218) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780465018772 0465018777 9780465062911 (paperback) 0465062911 (paperback) |
| Author Notes: | Scott O. Lilienfeld is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at Emory University. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia |
