
The Actor's BrainExploring the cognitive neuroscience of free will
Sean Spence
Print publication date: Jul 2009
ISBN: 9780198526667
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Abstract
Is free will just an illusion? What is it in the brain that allows us to pursue our own actions and objectives? What is it about this organ that permits seemingly purposeful behaviour, giving us the impression we are free? This resource takes a journey into the brain to examine what is about known voluntary behaviour, and why it can go wrong.
Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Chapter 1 Moving a finger
- Chapter 2 Assembling a ‘will’
- Chapter 3 The timing of intentions
- Chapter 4 Volitional architectures
- Chapter 5 Losing control
- Chapter 6 Failing to act
- Chapter 7 Hysterical agents
- Chapter 8 Deceivers all
- Chapter 9 Harming others
- Chapter 10 Human response space
- Epilogue: Raising a fist
- End Matter