Overview

Since the 1980s, MRI scanners have told us much about brain function and played an important role in the clinical diagnosis of a number of conditions - both in the brain and the rest of the body. Their routine use has made the diagnosis of brain tumours and brain damage both quicker and more accurate. However, some neuroscientific advances, in particular those that relate specifically to the mind have provoked excitement and discussion in a number of disciplines. One of the most thought provoking developments in recent neuroscience has been the progress made with 'mind-reading'. There seems nothing more private than one's thoughts, some of which we might choose to share with others, and some not. Yet, until now, little has been published on the particular issue of privacy in relation to 'brain' or 'mind' reading. I know what you're thinking provides a fascinating, interdisciplinary account of the neuroscientific evidence on 'mind reading', as well as a thorough analysis of both legal and moral accounts of privacy. It brings together leading academics from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and law. The book considers such issues as the use of imaging to detect awareness in those considered to be in a vegetative state. It looks at issues of mental imaging and national security, the neurobiology of violence, and issues regarding diminished responsibility in criminals, and thus reduced punishment. It also considers how the use of neuroimaging can and should be regulated. Providing a ground breaking exploration of how brain imaging technologies can throw light on our mental capacities, states, and acts, this is an important new book for psychologists, neuroscientists, bioethicists, philosophers, and lawyers.

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Author:   Sarah Richmond (Department of Philosophy, University College London, UK) ,  Geraint Rees (Director, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, UK) ,  Sarah J. L. Edwards (Senior Lecturer in Research Ethics and Governance, University College London, UK)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.70cm
Weight:   0.736kg
ISBN:  

9780199596492

ISBN 10:   0199596492
Pages:   284
Publication Date:   02 August 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1: Sarah Richmond: Introduction Brain Imaging and Mindreading: Current Progress and Conceptual Questions 2: Susanne Shultz and R.I.M. Dunbar: The Social Brain Hypothesis: An Evolutionary Perspective on the Neurobiology of Social Behaviour 3: John Dylan-Haynes: Brain Reading 4: Tim Bayne: Mind Reading 5: Geraint Rees and Ryota Kanai: Predicting Human Behaviour from Brain Structure Medical Applications of Mindreading through Brain Imaging 6: Adrian M. Owen: When Thoughts Become Actions: Neuroimaging in Non-Responsive Patients 7: Athena Demertzi and Steven Laureys: Where in the brain is pain? Evaluating painful experiences in non-communicative patients 8: Emily Borgelt, Daniel Buchman, and Judy Illes: Practitioners' Views on Neuroimaging: Mental and experiences in non-communicative patients 9: Brendan D. Kelly: Brain Imaging in Clinical Psychiatry: Why? 10: David Linden: Overcoming Self-Report: Possibilities and Limitations of Brain Imaging in Psychiatry Criminal Justice and National Security: Brain Imaging in Criminal Trials and Defence 11: Colin Campbell and Nigel Eastman: The Neurobiology of Violence: Science and Law 12: Stephen J. Morse: Diminished Capacity, Neuroscience and Just Punishment 13: Jonathan D. Moreno and Sonya Parashar: National Security, Brain Imaging, and Privacy Mindreading as a Threat to Privacy: Evaluating the Risks and Protecting Privacy 14: Sarah Richmond: Brain Imaging and the Transparency Scenario 15: Annabelle Lever: Neuroscience v. Privacy? A Democratic Perspective 16: Roger Brownsword: Regulating Brain Imaging: Questions of Privacy, Informed Consent, and Human Dignity 17: Sarah J.L. Edwards: Protecting Privacy Interests in Brain Images: The Limits of Consent. 18: Sarah J.L. Edwards and Geraint Rees: Conclusion

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This is an outstanding new book covering the ethical, philosophical, political, and legal implications and ramifications of emerging brain imaging technologies ... It is a great read and I highly recommend it. * Doody's Notes, March 2013 *

This is an outstanding new book covering the ethical, philosophical, political, and legal implications and ramifications of emerging brain imaging technologies ... It is a great read and I highly recommend it. Doody's Notes, March 2013

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