On Willing Selves: Neoliberal Politics and the Challenge of Neuroscience

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349284726
• ISBN13: 9781349284726
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"