Technique First used X-rays 1890s Computer Tomography (CT scan)a 1970s Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) 1990s Electroencephalography (EEG) 1920s Brain Fingerprinting 1980s Positron Emission Tomography (PET) 1960s Magnetic Resonance…
Universe is deterministic? Yes No We possess free will? Yes Compatibilism (soft determinism) Libertarianism (Incompatibilism.1) No Hard determinism (Incompatibilism.2) Randoma aWhat is to be made of the fourth sector…
Insanity Diminished responsibility Automatism Defence to All offences Murder All offences Cause Must be internal Must arise from a recognised medical condition Must be external Definition requires Disease of…
© The Author(s) 2016Chris WillmottBiological Determinism, Free Will and Moral ResponsibilitySpringerBriefs in Ethics10.1007/978-3-319-30391-8_5 5. Are We Ready for an Expanded Use of Neuroscientific Evidence in the Courtroom? Chris Willmott1 (1) Department of Molecular and Cell…
© The Author(s) 2016Chris WillmottBiological Determinism, Free Will and Moral ResponsibilitySpringerBriefs in Ethics10.1007/978-3-319-30391-8_4 4. Use of Genetic and Neuroscientific Evidence in Criminal Cases: A Brief History of “Neurolaw” Chris Willmott1 (1) Department of Molecular and…
