Mechanical Choices: The Responsibility of the Human Machine

Looking to explore the intricate connection between morality and law? Introducing Mechanical Choices: The Responsibility of the Human Machine. Delve into the depths of this captivating book and unlock the secrets that lie within the bond between our moral judgments and the criminal justice system. Discover how common sense, deeply rooted in human psychology, plays a pivotal role in shaping our perception of rational agents who make honorable choices based on just reasons.

Prepare to be enlightened! Some claim that neuroscience challenges these fundamental psychological assumptions. However, in Mechanical Choices, we debunk these challenges, presenting four distinct ones that emerge from various neuroscientific facts. Learn how these challenges, stemming from notions like brain events causing human choices and choices being epiphenomenal to actions, fail to undermine the psychological basis of responsibility. Gain a thorough understanding of how fallibility in knowledge and the identity of choices with specific physical events in the brain do not diminish the core principles of morality and law.

But the journey doesn't end there. In the final chapters, Mechanical Choices delves deep into the neuroscience of addiction, demonstrating how this field can remarkably contribute to the fair definition of excuses from responsibility. Witness firsthand how neuroscience can be an ally, rather than a foe, in our continuous pursuit of accurately understanding and defining the boundaries of law and morality.

Uncover the gripping truth behind the relationship between morality, law, and the human mind with Mechanical Choices: The Responsibility of the Human Machine. Start your exploration today for a thought-provoking and enlightening experience! Get your copy now