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The past 20 years have seen increasingly bold claims emanating from the field of neuroscience. Advances in medical imaging, brain modelling, and interdisciplinary cognitive science have forced us to reconsider the nature of social, cultural, and political activities. This collection of essays is the first to explore the relationship between neuroscience and political theory, with a view to examining what connections can be made and which claims represent a bridge too far.
The book is divided into three parts:
- Part I: places neuroscience as a social and political practice into historical context
- Part II: weaves together the insights from contemporary neuroscience with the wisdom of major figures in the history of political thought
- Part III: considers how neuroscience can inform contemporary debates about a range of issues in political theory
This work brings together scholars who are sceptical about the possibility of integrating neuroscience and political theory with proponents of a neuroscience-informed approach to thinking about political and social life. The result is a timely and wide-ranging collection of essays about the role that our brain might play in the life of the body politic. It should be essential reading for all those with an interest in the cutting edge of political theory.
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- ISBN 9781136344039
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- ISBN 9781136344046
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The past 20 years have seen increasingly bold claims emanating from the field of neuroscience. Advances in medical imaging, brain modelling, and interdisciplinary cognitive science have forced us to reconsider the nature of social, cultural, and political activities. This collection of essays is the first to explore the relationship between neuroscience and political theory, with a view to examining what connections can be made and which claims represent a bridge too far.
The book is divided into three parts:
- Part I: places neuroscience as a social and political practice into historical context
- Part II: weaves together the insights from contemporary neuroscience with the wisdom of major figures in the history of political thought
- Part III: considers how neuroscience can inform contemporary debates about a range of issues in political theory
This work brings together scholars who are sceptical about the possibility of integrating neuroscience and political theory with proponents of a neuroscience-informed approach to thinking about political and social life. The result is a timely and wide-ranging collection of essays about the role that our brain might play in the life of the body politic. It should be essential reading for all those with an interest in the cutting edge of political theory.
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What is Essays on Neuroscience and Political Theory about?
The past 20 years have seen increasingly bold claims emanating from the field of neuroscience. Advances in medical imaging, brain modelling, and interdisciplinary cognitive science have forced us to reconsider the nature of social, cultural, and political activities. This collection of essays is the first to explore the relationship between neuroscience and political theory, with a view to examining what connections can be made and which claims represent a bridge too far.
The book is divided into three parts:
- Part I: places neuroscience as a social and political practice into historical context
- Part II: weaves together the insights from contemporary neuroscience with the wisdom of major figures in the history of political thought
- Part III: considers how neuroscience can inform contemporary debates about a range of issues in political theory
This work brings together scholars who are sceptical about the possibility of integrating neuroscience and political theory with proponents of a neuroscience-informed approach to thinking about political and social life. The result is a timely and wide-ranging collection of essays about the role that our brain might play in the life of the body politic. It should be essential reading for all those with an interest in the cutting edge of political theory.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Essays on Neuroscience and Political Theory?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political science and theory
Where can I read a sample of Essays on Neuroscience and Political Theory?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136344039
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Essays on Neuroscience and Political Theory?
F. Vander Valk
Who is the Publisher of the book Essays on Neuroscience and Political Theory?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Essays on Neuroscience and Political Theory is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136344039) and pdf(ISBN 9781136344046)