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Who's in Charge?
Free Will and the Science of the Brain
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Who's in Charge?
A leading neuroscientist makes an incendiary argument defending free-will and responsibility, against the prevailing 'deterministic' view of how our brains control our behaviour.
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The prevailing orthodoxy in brain science is that since physical laws govern our physical brains, physical laws therefore govern our behaviour and even our conscious selves. Free will is meaningless, goes the mantra; we live in a 'determined' world.
Not so, argues the renowned neuroscientist Michael S. Gazzaniga as he explains how the mind 'constrains' the brain just as cars are constrained by the traffic they create. Writing with what Steven Pinker has called "his trademark wit and lack of pretension," Gazzaniga ranges across neuroscience, psychology, and ethics to show how incorrect it is to blame our brains for our behaviour. Even given the latest insights into the physical mechanisms of the mind, he explains, we are responsible agents who should be held accountable for our actions, because responsibility is found in how people interact, not in brains.
An extraordinary book, combining a light touch with profound implications, Who's in Charge? is a lasting contribution from one of the leading thinkers of our time.
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Who's in Charge? by Michael Gazzaniga is celebrated for its broad and insightful exploration of the relationship between neuroscience and human behaviour. Acclaimed by various reviewers, it is both intellectually enriching and accessible, as Gazzaniga masterfully communicates complex ideas with clarity and wit. The book challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of the mind and free will, offering a stimulating reading experience.
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ISBN: 9781472137524
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Robinson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 232g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Michael Gazzaniga, one of the world's leading neuroscientists, is a Professor of Psychology and Director for the SAGE Center for the Study of Mind at UC Santa Barbara. He is also the Director of the Summer Institute in Cognitive Neuroscience, President of the Cognitive Neuroscience Institute, and is a member of the President's Council on Bioethics.
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