Law and Neuroscience

International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2nd Edition, 2015)

Vanderbilt Public Law Research Paper No. 15-24

18 Pages Posted: 18 Sep 2015

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Owen D. Jones

Vanderbilt University - Law School & Dept. of Biological Sciences

Matthew Ginther

United States District Court - District of Massachusetts

Date Written: May 16, 2015

Abstract

This encyclopedia entry discusses how the intersection of perennial legal questions and new neuroscientific advances has fueled the emergence of a new field: Law & Neuroscience. It provides an overview of issues, discussing both the promise and the limitations.

Keywords: law and neuroscience, psychology, neurolaw, criminal responsibility, tort liability, evidence, brain, memory, injury, emotion, lie detection, judging, psychopathy, fMRI, EEG, decision making, neuroethics, punishment, sentencing

JEL Classification: K13, K14, K40, K42

Suggested Citation

Jones, Owen D. and Ginther, Matthew, Law and Neuroscience (May 16, 2015). International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2nd Edition, 2015), Vanderbilt Public Law Research Paper No. 15-24, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2661522

Owen D. Jones (Contact Author)

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Matthew Ginther

United States District Court - District of Massachusetts ( email )

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Boston, MA 02127
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