Review: Farisco, M. (2021). Philosophy of Neuroscience: Brain, Mind, Person. Ediciones Universidad Católica De Salta.
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philosophy of mind, neurosciences, neuroethicsAbstract
The book Philosophy of Neuroscience: Brain, Mind, Person by Michelle Farisco examines the philosophical and ethical challenges posed by the growing impact of neuroscience on understanding human nature. Farisco critiques neuroscientific reductionism in studying consciousness, highlighting the difficulty of explaining subjective experience from a purely biological approach. He questions neurocentrism, which ties personal identity solely to the brain, advocating for a non-reductionist perspective that includes sociocultural factors. Additionally, Farisco explores "neuroethics," which addresses the ethical boundaries of neurotechnology use and the social implications of conceiving humans solely as neural beings. The work invites reflection on emerging dilemmas at the intersection of neuroscience, philosophy, and society.
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