Neuroethics

PHIL 353

Focus on emerging ethical controversies concurrent with advances in neuroscience. Background material covered: concepts and methods in neuroscience; theories of ethics and morality from philosophy, law, and other fields. Ethical topics covered: biological bases of morality; emotions and decision making; neuroeconomics and neuromarketing; pathologies of mind and behavior; volition and legal culpability. Course format: combined lectures, discussion, interactive activities, with case studies and real-world examples (e.g., neuroimaging as legal evidence). Prior coursework in neuroscience and/or ethical inquiry recommended.
Curriculum Codes
  • EI
  • STS
  • NS
  • SS
Cross-Listed As
  • ETHICS 269
  • NEUROSCI 267
  • PSY 278
Typically Offered
Spring Only