The self beyond itself : an alternative history of ethics, the new brain sciences, and the myth of free will
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The self beyond itself : an alternative history of ethics, the new brain sciences, and the myth of free will
The New Press, 2013
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Summary: "A critique of 'free will' that draws on neuroscience, philosophy, and religion"--Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references (p. 421-479) and index
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Few concepts are more unshakable in Western culture than free will. In The Self Beyond Itself, Heidi M. Ravven throws a wrench into this view, calling free will a myth that reflects the still-powerful influence of Christian theology on popular thinking. The book offers a riveting and accessible review of neuro-scientific research into the brain's capacity for decision-making, pointing to the profound, virtually inescapable social influences on moral choices. Ravven shows that it is possible to build a theory of ethics that doesn't rely on free will.
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