On Willing Selves
Neoliberal Politics and the Challenge of Neuroscience| By: | S. Maasen |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature |
| Print ISBN: | 9780230013438 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780230592087 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 2007 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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The neurosciences propose that the concept of will is scientifically untenable - it is our brain rather than our 'self' that controls our choices. Yet we seem to be confronted with increasing free choice in all areas of life. Using up-to-date empirical research in the social sciences and philosophy, this volume addresses the seeming contradiction.