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Neuroethics

Mapping the Field

Neuroethics: Mapping the Field is the proceedings of the landmark conference organized in 2002 by Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco. In this first scholarly meeting ever held on the subject, some 100 pioneers and opinion leaders in neuroscience, journalism, law, philosophy, and other fields engaged in free-wheeling debate on where the discoveries of brain research could lead individuals and society. The proceedings are contained in this transcript, which as been edited for an absorbing "you are there" reading experience. The book is the indispensable primary resource for anyone interested in the ethical issues emerging from neuroscience.

Table of Contents

Welcome:  Zach W. Hall, Ph.D.

Introduction:  William Safire

Session I:

 Brain Science and the Self

            Brain Science and the Self

            Albert R. Jonsen, Ph.D.

 

            The Neural Basis of Social Behavior:

            Ethical Implications

            Antonio R Damasio, M.D., Ph.D.

 

            Neuroconscience:  Reflections on

            The Neural Basis of Morality

            Patricia Smith Churchland, Ph.D.

 

            Neuroethics:  Reductionism, Emergence,

            and Decision-Making Capacities

            Keneth F. Schaffner, M.D., Ph.D.

 

            Gaging Ethics

            Jonathan D. Moreno, Ph.D.

 

Session II:

Brain Science and Social Policy

             Introduction

            Barbara A Koenig, Ph.D.

 

            The Seven Sins of Memory:  Implications

            for Science and Society       

            Daniel L. Schacter, Ph.D.

 

            Traumatic Brain Injury and Legal Responsibility

            William J. Winslade, Ph.D., J.D.

 

            Neuroethics and ELSI:  Some Comparisons

            and Considerations

 

Luncheon Speech

             Introduction

             William Safire

 

            No Brainer:  Can We Cope with the

            Ethical Ramifications of New Knowledge

            of the Human Brain?

 

Session III

Ethics and the Practice of Brain Science

             Introduction

            Bernard Lo, M.D.

 

            Ethical Issues in Pharmacology:  Research

            and Practice

            Steven Hyman, M.D.                                                                           

 

            Ethical Challenges in Alzheimer’s Disease

            Marilyn S. Albert, Ph.D.

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            How Far Will the Term Enhancement

            Get Us as We Grapple with New Ways to

            Shape Our Selves?

 

            Neurotechnology, Cyborgs, and the Sense of Self

            Paul Root Wolpe, Ph.D.

 

Dinner Speech

            Introduction

            Judy Illes, Ph.D.

 

            From the “Public Understanding of Science” to

            Scientists’ Understanding of the Public

            Colin Blakemore, Ph.D., Sc.D., FMedSci, FRS

 

            Let’s Start With the Brain

            Ron Kotulak

 

            The Pope, The Rabbi, The Scientist and The

            Neuroethicist:  Who Should You Believe and Why?

            Michael S. Gazzaniga, Ph.D.

 

Session V

Mapping the Future of Neuroethics

             Neuroethics:  From Plato’s Republic to Today

             Albert R. Jonsen, Ph.D.

 

            Summary of the Conference

            William Mobley, M.D., Ph.D.

 

            The Future of Neuroethics

            Zach W. Hall, Ph.D.

 

Appendix I

Appendix II

Index

 

Endorsements

"Neuroethics: Mapping the Field is an attempt to bring together scientists, ethicists, humanists, and  those concerned with social policy to reflect on broad implications of current and ongoing research on the human brain.

-Zach Hall, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California