Philosophy of science and technology-neuroethics and law

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1. Philosophy of Science and Technology

a. Explain briefly what we called "naive empiricism" and why it is committed to the principle of perceptual ultimacy.

b. Describe the practical and foundational problems of causation. Illustrate both problems with one example each.

c. Discuss how one could solve the practical problem of causation in neuroscience.

2. Consciousness and Free Will

a. Briefly explain the main results of Libet's experiment and why it is often interpreted to show that free will does not exist.

b. What is one of the main methodological issues with Libet's experiment?

c. Explain what hard determinism is and why Libet's experiment does not support it.

3. Neuroethics and Law

a. Explain what is meant by 'neuroprediction' in criminal justice.

b. List three candidate rationales (advanced by Douglas and Forsberg) for recognizing a legal right to mental integrity.

c. Explain one of these three rationales.

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