How neuroscience might advance the law

This essay discusses the strengths and limitations of the new, growing field of law and biology and suggests that advancements in neuroscience can help to bolster that field. It also briefly discusses some ways that neuroscience can help to improve the workings of law more generally.

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Published in:Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B. Biological sciences 2004-11, Vol.359 (1451), p.1677-1684
Main Authors: Zeki, S., Goodenough, O. R., O'Hara, Erin Ann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior - physiology
Behavioral economics
Behavioral neuroscience
Biology
Crime
Criminal law
Defendants
Economic theory
Evolutionary theories
Human behavior
Humans
Interdisciplinary Research
Introductory Essays
Jurisprudence
Legal Policy
Neurobiology - legislation & jurisprudence
Neuropsychology - legislation & jurisprudence
Neuroscience
Provocation defense
Social evolution
Social Justice
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Summary:This essay discusses the strengths and limitations of the new, growing field of law and biology and suggests that advancements in neuroscience can help to bolster that field. It also briefly discusses some ways that neuroscience can help to improve the workings of law more generally.
ISSN:0962-8436
1471-2970
DOI:10.1098/rstb.2004.1541