Law and Neuroscience
International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2nd Edition, 2015)
18 Pages Posted: 18 Sep 2015
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: Suggested Citation
Owen D. Jones (Contact Author)
Vanderbilt University - Law School & Dept. of Biological Sciences ( email )
131 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203-1181
United States
HOME PAGE: http://law.vanderbilt.edu/bio/owen-jones
Matthew Ginther
United States District Court - District of Massachusetts ( email )
1 Courthouse Way
Ste. 4710
Boston, MA 02127
United States
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