Did my neurons make me do it? : philosophical and neurobiological perspectives on moral responsibility and free will / Nancey Murphy and Warren S. Brown.

Author/creator Murphy, Nancey C.
Other author Brown, Warren S., 1944-
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Descriptionxviii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Introduction: New approaches to knotty old problems -- Avoiding Cartesian materialism -- From causal reductionism to self-directed systems -- From mindless to intelligent action -- How can neural nets mean? -- How does reason get its grip on the brain? -- Who's responsible? -- Neurobiological reductionism and free will.
Local noteLittle-355741--305131058077/
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [309]-321) and index.
LCCN 2007012566
ISBN9780199215393 (alk. paper)
ISBN0199215391 (alk. paper)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BJ1031 .M87 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold