The moral brain: essays on the evolutionary and neuroscientific aspects of morality

Scientists no longer accept the existence of a distinct moral organ as phrenologists once did. A generation of young neurologists is using advanced technological medical equipment to unravel specific brain processes enabling moral cognition. In addition, evolutionary psychologists have formulated hypotheses about the origins and nature of our moral architecture. Little by little, the concept of a ‘moral brain’ is reinstated. As the crossover between disciplines focusing on moral cognition was rather limited up to now, this book aims at filling the gap. Which evolutionary biological hypotheses provide a useful framework for starting new neurological research? How can brain imaging be used to corroborate hypotheses concerning the evolutionary background of our species? Cutting-edge research in moral psychology Crossover between different disciplines, including evolutionary psychology and neurology A very broad collection ofperspectives by a number of excellent scientists New perspectives on the moral brain with possible implications for criminology, philosophy and moral education

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-6286-5
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés