Graduate Seminar in Neurolaw, Spr ’14, GSU

Here’s a blurb and the first details for the neurolaw seminar that I’ll teach in Spring 2014 at GSU.

PHIL 8000 SEMINAR IN PHILOSOPHY: Neurolaw
CRN 17602
Capacity: 15 students
Time: Wednesday 4.30pm-7pm
Location: Classroom South 330
Duration: Jan 13 – May 6
GoSOLAR Link

BLURB: This course investigates current topics at the intersection of philosophy, neuroscience and law.

DESCRIPTION: Neurolaw is a discipline at the intersection of law, mind sciences and philosophy. Advocates claim that discoveries about the nature of human cognition and neuroscientific techniques can help the law in various ways. For instance, improved lie detection, better ways of assessing mental capacity, superior prediction of propensity and recidivism, to design better laws through insight into what motivates humans, and medical treatments instead of punishment. Some even argue that nobody is responsible and that the law should be purged of retributive aims and focus instead on deterrence, prevention and reform. We will explore a selection of these and other topics in contemporary debate. Prior knowledge of law and neuroscience is not required.

COURSEBOOKS:
http://global.oup.com/academic/product/a-primer-on-criminal-law-and-neuroscience-9780199859177?cc=us&lang=en&
http://global.oup.com/academic/product/neuroscience-and-legal-responsibility-9780199925605?cc=us&lang=en&