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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.