Overview
- Main points of criticism against the generalizations of neuroscientific research are explained
- The viewpoint of phenomenological psychology, which is less common in the US-American discussion, is presented in detail
- Against all philosophical criticism, the significance of neuroscientific research for psychology from the perspective of biological psychologists is also presented
- New and original experiments to reinterpret the Libet experiment are presented
Part of the book series: Annals of Theoretical Psychology (AOTP, volume 17)
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
The sciences philosophy, psychology and neuroscience share the basis that all refer to the human being. Therefore, an interdisciplinary collaboration would be desirable. The exchange of criticism is an essential requirement for interdisciplinary collaboration. Criticism must be heard and – if possible – considered. Indeed, criticism can be valid or unwarranted. However, whether criticism is unwarranted can only emerge from discussion and conversation. In the discussion of cognitive neuroscience, some criticism can easily be considered (such as the mereological fallacy that represents that talking about the person is substituted with talking bout the brain). Another issue for an interdisciplinary discussion of cognitive neuroscience is the interpretation of the readiness potential including re-considering Benjamin Libet’s classic experiments. Additionally, a critical discussion on cognitive neuroscience must address ethical questions, such as the possibility of the abuse of neuroscientific insight.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Born 1962 in Vienna, studies of psychology, history and sociology at University of Vienna; Master’s degree (Mag.phil.) 1989, PhD (Dr.phil.) 1994; authorisation to teach (venia docendi) for the subject of psychology 1998; visiting professorships in Vienna, Innsbruck, Graz, Klagenfurt and in the Principality of Liechtenstein; since 2007 full professor at Sigmund Freud University; since 2015 Dean of the Faculty of Psychology and chair of the academic senate.
Hans Werbik
Born 1941 in Hollabrunn (Lower Austria), studies of psychology and musicology at University of Vienna; PhD (Dr.phil.) 1963; 1963-1965 psychologist at the Institute of Empirical Social Research in Vienna; 1965-1969 research assistant at the Institute of Psychology at the University of Tübingen; authorisation to teach (venia docendi) for the subject of psychology 1969; 1970-1973 professor, since 1973 full professor at the Institute ofPsychology at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg; since 2006 emeritus professor; since 2015 university lecturer at Sigmund Freud University.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Discussing Cognitive Neuroscience
Book Subtitle: Psychology, Neurophysiology, and Philosophy on the Mind, Body and Brain
Authors: Gerhard Benetka, Hans Werbik
Series Title: Annals of Theoretical Psychology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71040-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-71039-2Published: 22 May 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-71042-2Published: 23 May 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-71040-8Published: 21 May 2021
Series ISSN: 0747-5241
Series E-ISSN: 2512-2207
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VII, 171
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations
Topics: Cognitive Psychology, Neurosciences, Philosophy of Mind, Psychology, general, Cross Cultural Psychology