The Deceptive Brain

Blame, Punishment, and the Illusion of Choice

by Robert L. Taylor

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Pub Date 1 Nov 2021 | Archive Date 27 Sep 2021

John Hunt Publishing Ltd | Iff Books

Health, Mind & Body | Religion & Spirituality | Science

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Description

Preposterous as it sounds, we are not who we seem to be. Not even close. At the heart of this misperception is our deep-seated conviction of free choice. Based on emerging neurobehavioral science findings, The Deceptive Brain makes the case for human experience as a narrative illusion—an executive summary of sorts—that emerges from an incredibly complex brain. The Deceptive Brain drills down on what this finding means for the way we blame and punish, and presents a bold alternative approach to criminal justice based on blameless responsibility.

Preposterous as it sounds, we are not who we seem to be. Not even close. At the heart of this misperception is our deep-seated conviction of free choice. Based on emerging neurobehavioral science...