The problem of free will has recently been addressed scientifically. The example of the so-called readiness potential at the basis of Libet’s experiments suggests not entrusting a debate that has a strong ethical implication and very relevant social consequences to experimental verification alone. In this sense, neuroethics as an interdisciplinary research field can help. A comparison with Magni’s claims on these issues is made
Free will between science and neuroethics,Il libero arbitrio tra scienza e neuroetica
Andrea Lavazza
2021-01-01
Abstract
The problem of free will has recently been addressed scientifically. The example of the so-called readiness potential at the basis of Libet’s experiments suggests not entrusting a debate that has a strong ethical implication and very relevant social consequences to experimental verification alone. In this sense, neuroethics as an interdisciplinary research field can help. A comparison with Magni’s claims on these issues is madeFile in questo prodotto:
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